1887 Map of Providence
USGS Topo · Published 1887About this map
The Blackstone River serves as the industrial spine of this late 19th-century landscape, driving a dense network of textile and manufacturing operations. Massive industrial complexes like the Sayles Bleachery, Conant Thread Co., and Dunnell Print Works define the corridor from Central Falls through Pawtucket. The urban core of Providence is remarkably detailed, showing the concentration of civic life at the Cove Depot and institutional landmarks including the Dexter Asylum, Friends School, and the extensive grounds of the Butler Hospital.
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Editions of this 1887 Providence Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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1885 · Taunton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
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USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1887 · Franklin
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1889 · Providence
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
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1889 · Franklin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Burrillville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500