The Arcade
Listed as “Arcade, The”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Arcade
The Arcade, at 130 Westminster St. and 65 Weybosset St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971. It was named a National Historic Landmark on May 11, 1976, one of 44 in Rhode Island. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 121 other Rhode Island listings. 23 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it is1828 historic shopping center in Providence, Rhode Island. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 64 MB · National Archives↗1971 to today
- 1971Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1976Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 55 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
130 Westminster St. and 65 Weybosset St., Providence · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
53 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Show the other 35
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of The Arcade
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Arcade
Is The Arcade on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 6, 1971 (Register number 71000029).
Is The Arcade a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since May 11, 1976. Rhode Island has 44 National Historic Landmarks, 12 of them in Providence.
Can you visit The Arcade?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of The Arcade?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 64 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41375586 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.