1941 Map of East Providence

About this map

Phillipsdale and Rumford anchor the northern industrial landscape of the East Providence area in the decade following the 1930s surveys. The urban core shows a dense network of neighborhoods including Kents Heights and Riverside, transitioning into the marshy reaches of Hundred Acre Cove and the Warren River. Notable recreational landmarks like Crescent Park and the Narragansett Race Track highlight the era's social hubs, while the Providence and Bristol RR line provides the essential transportation corridor for the region's suburban growth. The map reveals a high density of community infrastructure, from the McCoy Stadium to local institutions such as the Newman Ave Sch and Mt Carmel Ch. Genealogists will find significant value in the clearly marked burial grounds, including the historic Little Neck Cemetery and Mt St Marys Cemetery.