The Trolley Shelter on Blackstone Blvd in Providence, Rhode Island is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. The shelter was designed by the prominent architectural firm of Stone, Carpenter & Willson, was erected in 1905 opposite the Swan Point Cemetery entrance. The shelter is constructed of large boulders, wood lattice, cedar shingles and copper trim. In 1886 Horace Cleveland was hired to plan the layout of Blackstone Boulevard.
The Trolley Shelter has been given new life as a ... view more »
The Trolley Shelter on Blackstone Blvd in Providence, Rhode Island is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. The shelter was designed by the prominent architectural firm of Stone, Carpenter & Willson, was erected in 1905 opposite the Swan Point Cemetery entrance. The shelter is constructed of large boulders, wood lattice, cedar shingles and copper trim. In 1886 Horace Cleveland was hired to plan the layout of Blackstone Boulevard.
The Trolley Shelter has been given new life as a community gathering place. Major structural repairs were made in 2009 with support from Swan Point Cemetery, local grants and community contributions. A lovely garden was installed in 2010, with support from Butler Hospital. A very popular summer concert series underwritten by Whole Foods Market (2009) and Butler Hospital (2010), has provided a wide range of wonderful and free music on summer evenings.
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