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

"Cove From Bridge, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Cove From Bridge, Pawtuxet, R. I."

Providence Public Library

Image of Pawtuxet Cove looking towards the Cranston side of Pawtuxet Village and houses along Pawtuxet Neck. Slocum's Shore Dinner Hall is in the foreground.

"Casino, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet"

"Casino, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet"

Providence Public Library

View of the exterior of the casino, or ballroom, building at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet after it was rebuilt following a fire.

"Canoe Clubs"

"Canoe Clubs"

Providence Public Library

View of boathouses along the Pawtuxet River.

"Broad Street, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Broad Street, Pawtuxet, R. I."

Providence Public Library

Image of Broad Street in Pawtuxet Village looking north showing trolley tracks, businesses on both sides of the street and cars parked.

"Broad Street, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Broad Street, Pawtuxet, R. I."

Providence Public Library

Image of Broad Street in Pawtuxet Village in Cranston showing shops and businesses along the west side of the street. Pedestrians stand on the sidewalk and cars are parked along the street.

"Broad Street, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Broad Street, Pawtuxet, R. I."

Providence Public Library

Street view of Broad Street in Pawtuxet Village on the Pawtuxet Bridge looking north to the Cranston side of the village. Two trolleys are stopped before the bridge. Stores and businesses line both sides of the street.

"Bridge Looking North, Pawtuxet, R. I."

"Bridge Looking North, Pawtuxet, R. I."

Providence Public Library

Image of Pawtuxet Bridge on Broad Street looking north to the Cranston side of the village. Shows businesses and cars along the east side of Broad Street.