Providence – Vacation Gateway of New England

Providence, the capital city of Rhode Island, is one of the oldest cities in the United States with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1636 by Roger Williams — see our post: Providence

The historic Cole Farmhouse in Providence is a perfect location to explore southern New England — only one hour drive to: Newport, Mystic CT, Cape Cod, Boston, Westerly, Block Island, and many attractions in between.

Providence is an ideal vacation spot for exploring the attractions of southern New England. You can reach Newport, Mystic CT, Cape Cod, Boston, Westerly, Block Island, and many other attractions within an hour’s drive.

Providence Centre of Industry

The book Lost Providence by David Brussat tells the story of the renewal of Providence and its architectural change. The author writes “Providence has one of the nation’s most intact historic downtowns and is one of America’s most beautiful cities.”

Page 25 in the Prologue shows an historic map showing Providence as the center of Northern Industries, a rival to Boston, New York and Philadelphia (see credits in the image below).

You can read this book and many other books about Providence at the Cole Farmhouse #USA1731

Image scanned from the book “Lost Providence” by
David Brussat