Providence Redevelopment Agency

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163 Brook Street, Providence

163 Brook Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three buildings on Brook Street, two clapboard houses partially visible with a very small single story storefront in between. The sign on the storefront reads, "Anthony's Variety. Warwick Ice Cream." A car with tail fins is parked along the street out front. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

160 Transit Street, Providence

160 Transit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Two and a half story clapboard sided house set behind a fenced in front yard with bushes and greenery. Neighboring garage partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

16 Trenton Street, Providence

16 Trenton Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Three story shingle sided house with a brick first floor. A man can be seen entering a chain link fence at the side. Neighboring home partially visible with clotheslines strung between the two houses. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

15R Sheldon Street (2), Providence

15R Sheldon Street (2), Providence

Providence Public Library

Large two story multi family house with open porches running along the full length of each floor. An overgrown yard is separated from the house by a low cement wall. The neighboring house is also partially visible and both houses have clothesline stretching from their second floors. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

15R Sheldon Street (1), Providence

15R Sheldon Street (1), Providence

Providence Public Library

Large two story multi family house with open porches running along the full length of each floor. A yard with greenery and surrounded by a wide picket fence is partially visible. View of the house is obstructed by a small single story brick building in the foreground. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

156 through 176 Wickenden Street (3), Providence

View along one side of Wickenden Street from across an intersection with a series of traffic lights. The street is lined with multi-story mixed use houses featuring ground floor retail storefronts. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

156 through 176 Wickenden Street (2), Providence

View along one side of Wickenden Street from across an intersection with a series of traffic lights. The street is lined with multi-story mixed use houses featuring ground floor retail storefronts. A number of cars are parked along the sidewalk.Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

156 through 176 Wickenden Street (1), Providence

Looking down one side of Wickenden Street. The street is lined with multi-story mixed use houses featuring ground floor retail storefronts, including a storefront for the New England Supply Company. A number of cars and an Old Grand Dad supply truck are parked along the sidewalk. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

156 & 158 George M. Cohan Boulevard, Providence

A large three story clapboard sided house with half porches on the first and second floor as viewed from across the street. On either side, neighboring houses are partially visible, as is the rear of a car driving by. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

152-154 Transit Street, Providence

152-154 Transit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

View along a street lined with multi-story mixed use buildings. In the foreground a gentleman stands beside a parked car. In the center, a large mixed use building houses Joseph's pharmacy on its first floor. Utility poles partially obstruct the view. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

152 Ives Street, Providence

152 Ives Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One story concrete building with large boarded window and garage door on either side of the entrance. Electric wires over head and neighboring buildings partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

15 Olney Street, Providence

15 Olney Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Dirt parking lot surrounded by trees and scrub with a small single story structure at the back. The structure is long and low, and there is a car parked in front. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

149 Gano Street, Providence

149 Gano Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Large one story brick building housing laundry services. The building has a small smoke stack towards the back and a parking lot beside it. Out front a utility pole partially obstructs the view. A sign on the building reads, "Sullivan & Small Laundry. Complete Laundry Service." Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

144 Brook Street, Providence

144 Brook Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Looking down Brook Street at a series of multi-story buildings. The building in the foreground houses a drugstore advertising Sealtest ice cream for sale. Outside a young person rides by on a bicycle. Across the street is a liquor mart. Houses can also be seen in the distance and the street is lined with utility poles. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

142 & 146 George M. Cohan Boulevard, Providence

Two large three story clapboard sided homes as viewed from across the street. A small car can be seen rounded the corner in front of the houses. Neighboring homes and trees partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

141, 135, & 127 Brook Street, Providence

Looking down Brook Street at a series of multi-story buildings. The side of the building in the foreground advertises laundromat services. Beside that is a two story clapboard sided house. Just next door is a small one-story building with a sign that reads, "Joe's Market." Houses can also be seen in the distance and the street is lined with utility poles. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

141 Brook Street, Providence

141 Brook Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Looking down Brook Street at a series of multi-story buildings. The buildings in the foreground house a drugstore and across the street a laundromat services. Houses can also be seen in the distance and the street is lined with utility poles. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

140 India Street (2), Providence

140 India Street (2), Providence

Providence Public Library

A series of interconnected one to two story warehouse buildings. Large signs in the center of the building and on the roof read, "Dytex." A few cars and a box truck are parked out front. Around the building oil drums and other large containers are stacked. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

140 India Street (1), Providence

140 India Street (1), Providence

Providence Public Library

A pair of two story buildings connected by a one story building with large bay doors. A truck is backed up to one of the loading docks. Both the truck and buildings are labeled "Dytex Chemical Co." Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

14 Trenton Street, Providence

14 Trenton Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Rear lot of 14 Trenton Street crisscrossed with clotheslines. Trees, wooden fencing, and neighboring homes partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

14 through 22 Governor Street, Providence

View looking down the street at a series of three story clapboard sided houses with stoops. In front of the center house, a group of four small children can be seen playing.The street is lined with utility poles. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

14 James Street, Providence

14 James Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Small one story cement block garage and warehouse space on an angled street. Cars parked within and next to the building. A sign on the buildings says, "Rugs." Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

14 Armstrong Avenue, Providence

14 Armstrong Avenue, Providence

Providence Public Library

Exterior of a three-story clapboard house with a picket fence, situated between other houses. Foreground includes front facing view of a sedan style car. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

14 & 16 Sheldon Street , Providence

14 & 16 Sheldon Street , Providence

Providence Public Library

Walkway between a small garage and a two story house with a larger two story house visible in the rear yard. Between the two houses, a concrete yard is partially visible in which a small child rides a tricycle. A hound dog lounges on the sidewalk nearby. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

139-141 Transit Street, Providence

139-141 Transit Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Triple decker house with a porch on each floor. Tree is lined with large trees partially obstructing the view. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

134 Ives Street, Providence

134 Ives Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

One story building containing Taffy's Restaurant. There is driveway to one side and partially visible houses along the other. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

134 George M. Cohan Boulevard, Providence

Three story clapboard house with a sign affixed to the first floor reading "Murphy Furniture." To the left of the house, the rear of a car can be seen in the driveway. Buildings on either side partially visible. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

132 Wickenden Street, Providence

132 Wickenden Street, Providence

Providence Public Library

Looking north on Benefit Street from Wickenden Street. The street is lined with utility poles and mixed use houses. A gas station can be seen on the corner. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

132 Wickenden Street (2), Providence

132 Wickenden Street (2), Providence

Providence Public Library

Single story sloped brick retail building at the corner of the street. Building is narrow but long. Note states the building once held Jacque's lunch counter. To one side, a Shell service station is partially visible while across the street is Tom's Lunch. Utility poles obstruct the view. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.

132 Wickenden Street (1), Providence

132 Wickenden Street (1), Providence

Providence Public Library

Single story sloped brick retail building at the corner of the street. Building is narrow but long. Note states the building once held Jacque's lunch counter. Photograph taken by Providence Redevelopment Agency as part of neighborhood documentation for the East Side Renewal Project.