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State Arsenal
A history museum on Benefit St, in the middle of things: 315 places within a five-minute walk. One of 202 history & landmarks in Providence.
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On the National Register since 1970
State Arsenal
State Arsenal was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 28, 1970. It is significant for its military and architecture at the state level. Its architecture is described as Gothic Revival.
The State Arsenal, originally the Providence Marine Corps of Artillery Arsenal and commonly called the Benefit Street Arsenal, is a historic armory building located at 176 Benefit Street in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. It was built in 1843 to a Gothic Revival design by Providence architect James C. Bucklin. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
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🎭See some artProvidence Marine Corps Of Artillery1 min walk🍽️EatGeoff's Superlative Sandwiches1 min walk🍺Have a drinkMill's Tavern1 min walk☕Grab a coffeeBitty & Beau'S Coffee2 min walk
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The nearest neighbor is Providence Marine Corps Of Artillery, 1 min walk away.
Address176 Benefit St · 02903
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.