1949 Map of East Providence

About this map

East Providence and the surrounding borderlands of Rhode Island and Massachusetts appear here in a post-war landscape of rapid suburbanization and industrial density. The shoreline along the Providence River and Seekonk River is heavily developed, featuring landmarks such as the Pomham Rock Lh and the leisure grounds of Crescent Park. Further inland, the map captures the extensive grounds of the Narragansett Race Track and the newly built McCoy Stadium, signaling the region's mid-century role as a center for sports and recreation.