The Providence Plantations for 250 Years

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An historical review of the foundation, rise and progress of the city of Providence. With a graphic description of the city at the present time and of its industries, commerce, manufactures, business interests, educational, religious, and charitable institutions, civic, scientific and military organizations. Also sketches of the cities of Newport and Pawtucket and other towns of the state, for which Providence is the commercial centre, together with an account of of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the settlement of Providence, including the oration by chief-justice Thomas Durfee, list of organizations and societies participating, and other matters connected therewith, being an historical souvenir of this occasion. Illustrated with many engravings of historical places, old buildings, and with views showing appearance of many of the prominent streets, business blocks, and residences of the city; engravings of ancient and notable documents; portraits of mayors, distinguished governors, eminent statesmen and divines, military heroes, and prominent citizens of Providence and the State. Oversized decorated green cloth with gilt title and pictorial tooling. Boards with edge-wear, rubbing, corners chipped, endpapers beginning to separate inside hinges but binding is solid. Old signature on ffep Charles R. Curtis, Warren R.I. 1886. N° de ref. del artículo 275869

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