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

"View on Pawtuxet River, Pawtuxet, R. I."

Image of the Pawtuxet Bridge from above the falls looking east towards Pawtuxet Cove. Buildings along Broad Street and beyond to Pawtuxet Neck are visible.

"The Jos. B. Hayward Co., Grain, Pawtuxet, R. I."

Street view in Pawtuxet Village showing grain bags on the sidewalk outside the Joseph B Hayward Grain Company. A man sits outside as horse and wagons are waiting on the side of the road.

"The Cove, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"The Cove, Pawtuxet, R. I."

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Image of many small dinghies and sailboats moored in Pawtuxet Cove and houses along the shore.

"The Bridge, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"The Bridge, Pawtuxet, R. I."

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Image of Pawtuxet Bridge from the east side looking upriver towards the falls. An embankment and buildings alongside the bridge on Broad Street are visible.

"Street Scene, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Street Scene, Pawtuxet, R. I."

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View of a child looking out over the Pawtuxet Bridge on Broad Street north towards Cranston. Shops and businesses line the street past the bridge.

"Smith's Hotel, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Smith's Hotel, Pawtuxet, R. I."

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Exterior of Smith's Hotel on Post Road in Pawtuxet Village, Warwick. The hotel later became the Pawtuxet Bank Building and then the Bank Cafe.

"Row Boats to Let"

"Row Boats to Let"

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Advertising trade card for canoe rentals at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Illustration shows boys fishing in a boat with a dog.

"Rhodes-on-the Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Rhodes-on-the Pawtuxet, R. I."

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Image of exterior of Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet - a large wooden structure housing a ballroom. Small groups of people stroll in front of the building.