1921 Map of Providence

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The industrial corridor of the Pawtuxet River and the Moshassuck River dominates this 1921 tactical map, revealing a landscape defined by textile manufacturing and dense rail networks. Massive industrial complexes like the Sayles Bleachery, Dunnell Print Works, and Cranston Print Works anchor the economic life of the region, while institutional landmarks such as Butler Hospital and the Dexter Asylum occupy significant tracts near the city center. To the north, the terrain transitions into the rugged uplands of Copper Mine Hill and Diamond Hill, where smaller villages like Manville and Albion follow the rail lines toward Attleboro. This survey captures the height of Rhode Island's urban density before the mid-century expansion of highways, preserving the locations of vanished rail stations and local landmarks such as Roger Williams Park and Pomham Rock.