The Accidental Room: Tracing Providence's Urban Evolution from Prison to Mall
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Summary
The article explores the history of a plot of land in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, tracing its evolution from the Rhode Island State Prison (1838) to a University of Rhode Island Continuing Education campus, then a parking lot, and finally the site of the Providence Place Mall opened in 1999. The $500 million "super regional" mall was part of urban revitalization efforts, but the article appears to focus on the accidental discovery or creation of a room within this development, likely examining architectural or urban design quirks that emerged from the site's layered history.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledIn downtown Providence, Rhode Island there is a large and prominent plot of land that sits on the bank of the Woonasquatucket River.
In 1838, it was the home of the Rhode Island State Prison.
Later, the land housed the Continuing Education campus for the University of Rhode Island.
After that came the dirt parking lot of Ray's Park & Lock.
The Providence Place Mall was opened in 1999. The mall cost 500 million dollars to build, and was considered a 'super regional,' meaning a one-stop shopping destination.
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