The City Hall, Providence

Providence, RI: City Council, 1881. Hardcover. Brown stamped cloth, gilt letters on spine, gilt seal on front cover, 108 pp., BW illus. VG- (slight scuffs to cover; otherwise quite nice.). Item #143509

The cornerstone of Providence's City Hall was laid on June 24, 1875, and the building was dedicated on November 14, 1878. This volume contains all of the proceedings that went along with the process, including the orations of General Horatio Rogers and the Hon. Abraham Payne. If you've driven through downtown Providence, you know what the building looks like. Here's the rest of the story.

Price: $30.00