- City:
- Providence, RI
- Site Type:
- Infrastructure and Utilities, Sidewalks and Stairs
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Started:
- 1935
- Completed:
- 1938
Description
The sidewalk along Angell Street connecting Wayland Square to the Brown University campus through the Historic Wayland Square neighborhood is WPA-built. Angell runs adjacent to the Brown athletic facilities and the Wheeler School, and is heavily trafficked by joggers and runners from the local community, university, and area schools.
This plaque is located on the north side of Angell St. halfway between Governor St. and Ives St.
Source notes
WPA plaque.Site originally submitted by Stefano Bloch and Evan Kalish on September 19, 2013.
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