Burrows Block
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Burrows Block
Burrows Block, at 735--745 Westminster St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 5, 1990. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. Nine more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 52 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
735--745 Westminster St., Providence · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
23 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Burrows Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Burrows Block
Is Burrows Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 5, 1990 (Register number 90001347).
Is Burrows Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Rhode Island has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is The Arcade, 0.6 miles away.
Can you visit Burrows Block?
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 Burrows Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 52 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 41375295 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.