The Arcade - Providence, RI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member tmob
N 41° 49.451 W 071° 24.650
19T E 299784 N 4633066
The Arcade, is a historic shopping center in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Built in 1828, it is notable as the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States.
Waymark Code: WMQ9X8
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The marker reads:

«THE ARCADE
Has been designated a
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.

An important example of early monolithic
granites construction, this is one the
most beautiful early commercial structures
initiating european business arcades.

1976
National Park Service
United States Department of the interior»
Organization that Placed the Marker: National Park Service / United States Department of the interior

Year Marker was Placed: 1976

Related Website: Not listed

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