Pawtuxet Village Association

The Pawtuxet Village Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community organization dedicated to preserving the structures, community, and history of the National Historic District. Pawtuxet Village is one of the first registered historic districts in the country and sits on the Pawtuxet River in both Warwick and Cranston. It is unique as one of the first settled communities in RI and contains a varied collection of homes and history of commerce on the waterfront. "From Attics to Archive", these pictures were sourced from personal collections and represent the varied aspects of life in this community from about 1870 to present.
This collection is part of Providence Public Library Digital Collections, hosted by Providence Public Library.

Items in this collection

John Waterman Arnold House, Circa 1950's

Ther John Waterman Arnold House is now the home of the of the Warwick Historical Society. This photograph was taken when the home was still a private residence. Laundry can be seen hanging on a clothesline.

John Brown's Mile Marker

John Brown's Mile Marker

Providence Public Library

John Brown placed mile markers between his Providence Mansion and his Spring Green Farm. This marker was placed at the five mile mark between the mansion and the farm.

John Brown's Five Mile Marker

John Brown's Five Mile Marker

Providence Public Library

John Brown placed mile markers between his Providence Mansion and his Spring Green Farm. This marker was placed at the five mile mark between the mansion and the farm.

John Brown's Chariot

John Brown's Chariot

Providence Public Library

View of John Brown's carriage taken after its restoration on the lawn of the John Brown House in Providence, R.I.

Jim and Helen Collinson

Jim and Helen Collinson

Providence Public Library

Jim and Helen Collinson of the Gaspee Days Committee. Jim Collinson was a past president of the Gaspee Days Committee.

Interior of a Grocery Store

Interior of a Grocery Store

Providence Public Library

Image shows two men behind the counter of a grocery store in Pawtuxet Village; a sign that reads "Must Not Loaf" is visible at the top

Houses on Spring Garden Street

Houses on Spring Garden Street

Providence Public Library

Two small houses at the end of Spring Garden Street in Pawtuxet Village. Pawtuxet Cove in the background.

House on Spring Garden Street

House on Spring Garden Street

Providence Public Library

A couple stands on the porch of a small house with a sign that reads "The Band Box". Possibly 4 Spring Garden Street

House on Eastview Street, Warwick

House on Eastview Street, Warwick

Providence Public Library

Image of a white two story home located on East View Street, at corner of Pawtuxet Park. Demolished by City of Warwick for open space.

Homes of Frank Pettis and Donald Allen During the Hurricane of 1938

From "The Great Hurricane and Tidal Wave, Rhode Island, September 21, 1938"; captioned: "... the hurricane and tidal wave are shown at the height of their fury. At the right is the home of Frank Pettis, withstanding the attack, at least for the moment. In the front, at the left is the home of Donald Allen, torn from its foundations and floating through water that covers the sites of three homes that have been smashed and carried away."; photograph by T. F. Wilson, Jr.