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

"Rhode Island Yacht Club, Pawtuxet, R. I."

View of Rhode Island Yacht Club from the Providence River looking west. The building is decorated with flags and bunting. Several sailboats are out on the water.

"Rhode Island Yacht Club, Pawtuxet, R. I."

View of Rhode Island Yacht Club from the Providence River looking west. The building is decorated with flags and bunting. Several sailboats are out on the water.

"Pawtuxet, R. I. The Bridge."

"Pawtuxet, R. I. The Bridge."

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Image of the Pawtuxet Bridge from above the falls looking east towards Pawtuxet Cove. Buildings along Broad Street visible.

"Pawtuxet, R. I. Pawtuxet Cove and Boat Landing"

View of Pawtuxet Cove from the bridge on Broad Street looking towards the Cranston side of Pawtuxet Village and the Pawtuxet Neck. Small boats are moored in the cove. Buildings, including the Shore Dinner Hall and houses are visible.

"Pawtuxet Square, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Pawtuxet Square, Pawtuxet, R. I."

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Image of trolley on Broad Street in Pawtuxet Village. Two conductors stand at the front of the trolley. Houses are on the far side side of the street and both a car and wagon are parked in the road.

"Pawtuxet Square, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Pawtuxet Square, Pawtuxet, R. I."

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Street view of a trolley on Broad Street in Pawtuxet Village showing businesses, homes and a church. W.E. Watson pharmacy is on the right.

"Pawtuxet R. I."

"Pawtuxet R. I."

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Street view of Post Road in Warwick after the intersection of Narragansett Parkway towards the Bank Street Building. On the right is the M.C. Lima Livery and Boarding Stable and several storefronts on the left side of the street.

"Pawtuxet Pharmacy, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Pawtuxet Pharmacy, Pawtuxet, R. I."

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Image of the exterior of Pawtuxet Pharmacy on Broad Street in Pawtuxet Village. Sign for Slocum's restaurant hangs on corner of the building.

"Pawtuxet Neck, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Pawtuxet Neck, Pawtuxet, R. I."

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Image of houses along the coast of Pawtuxet Neck on Seaview Avenue looking west from the Providence River side of the neck.