Moshassuck Square
Also known as American Screw Company Factories
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Moshassuck Square, at Roughly bounded by Charles, Randall, N. Main, and Smith Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 8, 1970. It was among the first 11 of Providence’s 170 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, town planning and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 6 historic buildings. The listing covers 10 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 187 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by Charles, Randall, N. Main, and Smith Sts., Providence · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
14 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Moshassuck Square
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Moshassuck Square
Is Moshassuck Square on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 8, 1970 (Register number 70000001).
Is Moshassuck Square a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Rhode Island has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is First Baptist Meetinghouse, 0.5 miles away.
Can you visit Moshassuck Square?
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 Moshassuck Square?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 187 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 41375574 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.