- City:
- Cranston, RI
- Site Type:
- Education and Health, Civic Facilities, Hospitals and Clinics
- New Deal Agencies:
- Public Works Funding, Public Works Administration (PWA)
- Started:
- 1935
- Completed:
- 1936
- Designer:
- John F. O'Malley
Description
A large multi-purpose building, in the Colonial Revival style. Originally housed the hospital’s chapel, cafeteria, and gymnasium. Designed by John F. O’Malley of Pawtucket. Used until recently as a homeless shelter.
Source notes
Pages 15 & 19, Rhode Island: State-Owned Historic Properties (Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission, 1989) PDF version available at https://www.preservation.ri.gov/survey/publications.php Also: Page 682, The Bridgemen's Magazine (1935), once again, no month/date.Site originally submitted by John P. on February 18, 2014.
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