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Arcade, The

Arcade, The is a historic place in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000029.

Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandListed May 6, 1971NRIS #71000029★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Arcade, The?

The Westminster Arcade is a historic shopping center at 130 Westminster Street and 65 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island erected in 1828. It is notable as the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States and has been lauded as a fine example of commercial Greek Revival architecture. It served as a shopping center for many years before falling into decline in the late 20th century. It has since been closed for renovation and rehabilitation several times, and most recently reopened its doors in October 2013 as a residential and commercial mixed-use building. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

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Listing details

Name
Arcade, The
City
Providence
County
Providence County
State
Rhode Island
Listed on the National Register
May 6, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000029
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.82393, -71.41041
When was Arcade, The listed on the National Register?

Arcade, The was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971.

Where is Arcade, The located?

Arcade, The is located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.82393, -71.41041. See the map above.

Is Arcade, The a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Arcade, The is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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