Shakespeare Hall
Also known as Ballou, Johnson & Nichols; Sprague–Knight Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Shakespeare Hall
Shakespeare Hall, at 128 Dorrance St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 18, 1979. The Register lists it for its industry and performing arts, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 121 other Rhode Island listings. 19 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 · 49 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
128 Dorrance St., Providence · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
48 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Shakespeare Hall
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Shakespeare Hall
Is Shakespeare Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 18, 1979 (Register number 79000002).
Is Shakespeare Hall a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Rhode Island has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is The Arcade, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Shakespeare Hall?
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 Shakespeare Hall?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 49 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 41375656 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.