Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory, 1952, Part 2

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PROVIDENCE, R. I.

"Southern Gateway of New England"

(This information furnished through the courtesy of the Providence Chamber of Commerce)

.. STATISTICAL REVIEW ..

Form of Government: Under the New Charter for the City of Providence, approved by referendum on November 7th, 1939, elective officers are a mayor, to be elected at large, and members of the council, which body is to consist of 26 councilmen, two from each of the thirteen wards as the same are now constituted. The Charter became effect- ive in its entirety January 1, 1941.

Population: 248,674 (1950 Bureau of Census).

Area: 18.91 square miles.

Altitude: Maximum 253.02 feet; minimum 3.46 feet.

Assessed Valuation: $832,324,904 (June 15, 1951).

Predominating Nationalities in City: Native Ameri- cans, Italians, Irish, Russian, Canadian, English, Polish and Swedish.

Parks and Playgrounds: 65 Parks covering a total of 961 acres, 35 playgrounds covering 4,855,633 square feet.

Total City's Net Debt: $49,957,083 (Sept 30, 1951).

Financial: 14' banks, 3 trust companies, 3 national and 8 savings banks.

Post Office Stamp Sales Receipts: $5,352,430 (1951).

Telephones in Service: · 125,989 (Jan 1, 1952).

Church Buildings: 88.

Building and Construction: Value of building permits in 1951, $8,581,350.

Real Estate: $456,631,555 (June 15, 1951).

Tax Rate: $2.94 per $100 on real estate and tangible personal property; 40 cents per $100 on intangible personal property.

Trade: Territory (Retail) serves 1,500,000 people with- in the trading area covering a radius of 30 miles.

Hotels: There are 22 hotels. Newest hotel was built in 1922 (Sheraton-Biltmore).

Railroads: New York, New Haven & Hartford R. R.

Air Transport: The State of Rhode Island owns one of the largest and very finest airports in the United States. It has four runways, one of which is 200 feet wide and 5,460 feet long. The other three runways are 150 feet wide and 5,000 feet long. They permit the landing and departure of the largest airships with the greatest possible safety and convenience. The field is also equipped with radar, all lighting facilities. Planes, including American Airlines Inc, Eastern Air Lines Inc, Northeast Air Lines and United Air Lines give superior trunk line, passenger, mail, express and freight service from the state airport which is located at Hillsgrove, a 20 minute run by auto from the heart of the city. Local airline service between Providence, Albany and principal New England cities is now operated by the Wiggins Airways.

Amusements: Largest auditorium seats 8,000 people. There are 17 theatres, with a total seating capacity of 25,000 people. A new State owned auditorium seating 2,000 is now in use.

Hospitals: Nine. Recent additions have increased the facilities.

Education: Number of school buildings 70, including 4 high and 8 junior high schools. Number of pupils in public schools 25,818. Total of all teachers in public schools is 1,127. Value of all public school property is over $20,500,080.

Libraries: There are 1,828,103 volumes in the 11 li- braries of the city. An addition to the public library is now under construction.

Business Library : The Providence Public Library maintains a library for the especial use of business interests, including complete files of city and phone directories from all leading cities in the United States, and from many smaller communities; commercial indices; and technical volumes relating to many varieties of businesses.

City Statistics: Total street mileage: Platted streets 412.72 with 340.78 miles received. Miles of gas mains laid 835.4, of sewers 433.29, trackless trolleys 60.29, motor bus 123.17. Capacity of water works (municipal) 37,000,000,000 gallons, daily average 37,280,000 gallons with value of plant estimated at $13,853,515. Fire department employs 462 men with the following equipment: 53 pieces apparatus, 30 com- panies in 19 stations, 1 fire alarm building, 1 repair shop and 1 training school. Police department has 87 officers, 340 patrolmen, 3 stations, 1 traffic division, 1 detective division, 85 pieces of motor equipment including 26 motorcycles.

PROVIDENCE

A New- Old City

New in Spirit and Vigor -

Old in History and Tradition

Capitol Building, Providence, R. I.

Providence is located at the head of Narragansett Bay which offers one of the finest ports on the United States coastal line, whether on the Atlantic or Pacific. The Bay is not only suited for shipping, but it furnishes recreational playgrounds for Rhode Islanders and people from all parts of this country and the world. Newport, which is located at the entrance to the Bay, has been long famous as a resort and show place. Narragansett on the opposite side of the Bay entrance from Newport is also a well-known summer resort. The fishing industry also thrives on many parts of the Bay which yields an abundant supply of fish and shell fish. Many eating places on the Rhode Island shores of Narragansett Bay are well-known for shore din- ners, clam bakes, and Rhode Island johnny cakes.

Providence was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams who received a deed for the land from the Narragansett Indians. The primeval forests were gradually cleared from the hills and what is now a thriving City gradually de- veloped during the intervening centuries. The fame and importance of Providence has been given a high place among the nation's cities. The name of Roger Williams will always be perpetuated in Providence because it was here for the first time that a charter proclaimed a doctrine of noninterference in the religious belief of the people. This doctrine of religious freedom has had much to do with the spirit and growth of the City. People of many nation- alities and of diverse religious beliefs live together in religious tolerance and mutual respect.

The forefathers of many families which still reside in Rhode Island contributed greatly to the original enterprise of the City and State. These early inhabitants established mills, factories, shipping yards, counting houses, and sailing fleets by which means Providence became an important commercial and industry center of the thirteen colonies. Her prestige has been maintained and broadened so that today the metropolitan Providence includes some of the largest single industries in the country and is the largest center in the world for certain industrial products.

First Baptist Church

Providence is of interest historically by reason of its fine old houses and public edifices which are fine examples of colonial architectures. For example, the First Baptist Meeting House built in 1775, the old State House, the old Market Building in Market Square, and the private resi- dences too numerous to mention which are principally located on the hill. It is safe to say that there are more fine and varied examples of residential architecture in Providence than in any other city in the United States; each one a type of the best in architecture covering the periods from the colonial days to the present.

The population of Rhode Island is the largest per square mile of any state and yet it is the smallest state in the union. Providence is considered the world's largest jewelry manufacturing center and one of the nation's larg- est centers for the distribution of petroleum products. Prov- idence is important in the manufacture of machine tools, textile machinery, rubber goods, iron and steel products, silverware, and textiles, including silk, rayon, cotton, woolen and worsted. Situated between New York and Bos- ton which furnish large markets, Providence is in a stra- tegic location for the distribution of goods and services of all kinds. Also, a very considerable foreign trade origin- ates in Providence whose factories send their products to all corners of the world.

According to the last census of 1950, Providence had 248,674 inhabitants. It should be borne in mind, however, that in regard to the population figure the city limits in- clude only 18.91 square miles in contrast to 100 or more square miles of most cities of comparable importance. The State of Rhode Island has over 700,000 people all of whom are in the immediate trading territory of the City and much of which can be considered a "bed chamber" for those who do business and work in Providence. From a commercial standpoint, the trading area of metropolitan Providence includes not only all Rhode Island, but southern Massa- chusetts and eastern Connecticut with a total population of well over a million inhabitants.

In addition to excellent port facilities, including both State and Municipal Piers, Providence has rail transporta- tion furnished by the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad system, extensive overland truck lines, bus service. by the New England Transportation Company, Greyhound Lines and others, and air service in all directions furn- ished by the American, Eastern, United, and Northeast Air Lines.

The City of Providence is distinguished for its cultural and educational institutions. Colleges and schools of learn- ing which draw students from all over the world include Brown University which is one of the oldest and most dis- tinguished institutions of learning in the United States. Other colleges are Providence College founded by the Do- minicans, Rhode Island School of Design, Rhode Island Col- lege of Education, Pembroke College of Brown University, Bryant College, Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, and University of Rhode Island at Kingston. Other cultural and educational advantages include a concert series by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Rhode Island Philhar- monic Orchestra which presents a regular schedule of con- certs, the Community Concert Association which is the sec- ond largest in the country, the Providence Art Club which sponsors many art exhibits, and the Players which present a series of dramatic productions each year.

The excellent library facilities include the Providence Public Library, the John Hay, Carter Brown and Ann Mary Brown libraries at Brown University, the Providence Athe- naeum, and the Medical Library at the Rhode Island Medi- cal Association. The museums include a natural history exhibition at Roger Williams Park and a comprehensive museum display at the Rhode Island School of Design which houses the famous Pendleton collection of furniture.

The people who work and live in Providence have ample and exceptional opportunities for play and recrea- tion. Rhode Island is a natural playground with miles of coast line and with beautiful sandy bathing beaches. We have already referred to the Bay as a great recreational area. The hinterland is beautiful rolling country, dotted with many ponds, lakes, and streams. Golf courses, tennis courts, yacht clubs and other recreational facilities are scattered throughout the State. Fine roads and short dis- tances make them all accessible.

Roger Williams Park in the City of Providence is a show place with its beautiful flower gardens, acres of shady

fields, and a large body of water. This Park also maintains a zoo, and public tennis courts. In the wintertime resi- dents and visitors also have recreational advantages and sports. The State has developed an area at Diamond Hill for skiing and other winter sports. There is also ice skat- ing at the East Side Skating Club and on the lakes and ponds. Professional hockey and other winter sports are enjoyed at the Rhode Island Auditorium.

Providence is a City small enough to be thoroughly hospitable and have its people know each other and at the same time large enough to contain the advantages of a great City.

The new and the old blended in the Providence skyline.

POLK'S PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY 1952

Miscellaneous Information

For information not found in this department see regular Alphabetical Section or under proper headings in the Classified Business Directory

CITY GOVERNMENT OF PROVIDENCE

"WHAT CHEER ?"

City Election, First Tuesday following First Monday in November biennially

City Government Organizes First Monday in January biennially

CITY GOVERNMENT 1952 Mayor-Walter H Reynolds Administrative Assistant-Charles R Wood

Executive Secretary-John R Davis

CITY COUNCIL

President-Thos S Luongo

President Pro Tem-Rodolphe Magnan

Ward 1 - John Ferreira, John W Moakler Ward 2 - Lee A Worrell, Frank Lazarus Ward 3-Edw J Loughran, Jacob J Alprin

Ward 4-Valentine H Mariani, Angelo Aiello Ward 5-John P Gallogly, Ralph Matera

Ward 6-Wm D'Abate, John F Brock Ward 7-Andrew T Egan, Hector D Laudati

Ward 8-Ernest C Munroe, Rodolphe A Magnan

Ward 9-Wesley D Homan, Jos Schlossberg Ward 10-Jas L Cahill, Chas H O'Connor

Ward 11-Ddwd P Quigley, Edmund Wexler

Ward 12-Wm A Gray, Russell J Boyle Ward 13-Jerry Lorenzo, Thos S Luongo

CITY OFFICERS

City Clerk-D Everett Whelan

1st Deputy City Clerk-Vincent Ves- pia

2d Deputy City Clerk-Wm E Mc- Williams

City Treasurer-Michael N Cardarelli City Controller-Jos C Keegan City Solicitor-Wm E McCabe

City Assessor-Albert A Gallotta

Director of Public Welfare-James V McGovern

City Registrar-Joseph Smith, MD Superintendent of Health-Joseph Smith, MD

Superintendent of Charles V Chapin Hospital-Hilary J Connor, MD

Judge of the Probate Court-Justin P McCarthy

Clerk of the Probate Court-J Henry A Griffin

Recorder of Deeds-Edwd M Flana. gan

City Sergeant-William F Crowley City Messenger-Wm F Crowley

City Engineer-John E Meade

Superintendent of Public Buildings -Wm J Maguire

Director of Public Works-Chas F McElroy

Deputy Director-John E Meade Public Service Engineer-Peter Hicks jr J

Board of Canvassers and Registra- tion, office at City Hall-Thos H Cahir, chairman; Edward L Casey, sec; Edw Geremia

Inspector of Buildings-Alexander Addeo

Sanitary Engineer of Plumbing and Drainage-Edwd F Drumm

Chief of Licenses-Maurice W Clare Harbor Master-Jas J Fisher Port Agent-James J Fisher

Board of Park Commissioners-John F Quirk, Chas B Mackinney, Jos Castro- novo, MD. chairman

Superintendent of Parks-Martin F Noonan

Supt of Weights and Measures- Edward F Moran

Board of Contract and Supply- Mavor Walter H Reynolds, chairman; D Everett Whelan. clerk

Purchasing Department-Francis X McKinnon, agt

Department of Recreation-John P Cronin, director

City Plan Commission-Mayor Wal- ter H Reynolds ex-officio; Geo Hurley chairman; Lucio E Carbone secretary; Harry Pinkerson, Paul A SanSouci, Donald E Jackson, councilmen Jerry Lorenzo, Hector D Laudati, Frank H Malley, City Plan director

Board of Health-Mayor and Coun- cil. Superintendent, Joseph Smith, MD; clerk, D Everett Whelan

Water Supply Board 161 Fountain- Philip J Holton jr, chief engineer

Dexter Asylum under the care of the Mayor and Council. Superintendent, James V McGovern

Viewer of Fences-Harold O Finnell Supt of Incinerator-Jas W Kilmar- tin

City Traffic Engineer - Dwight T Myers

City Forester-Charles J McWeeney Zoning Board of Review-Achille Mangiante sec

Building Board of Review-Achille Mangiante sec

Employees Retirement System-D Everett Whelan, clk

Commissioner of Public Safety 209 Fountain, John B Dunn

Bureau of Licenses-Joseph C Scun- zio, chairman: Benj M McLyman, John B Dunn, ex-officio

Board of Tax Assessment Review- James P Murphy, chairman; Arthur W Drew, James J Dugas

POLICE DEPARTMENT Headquarters, 209 Fountain

Chief of Police-Warren A Martin

Deputy Chief of Police-

GORE

FOUNDED 1636. ORATED

City of Providence, Founded 1636, Incorporated 1832

Day Commander-Capt John

D Deary; Lieut, Thos J Gorman

Night Commander-Capt James Glynn; Lieut Abr Konopky

Acting. Chief of Detectives-Walter E Stone

Division of Records and Communica- tions-Capt, Wm E McCall, director; Lieut Howard A Franklin, Lieut Wm H Feeley, Lieut Ralph E Lord, Sergt Hugh J O'Reilly, Sergt Joseph Barra

Bureau of License Enforcement- Lieut Geo E O'Dowd, Sergeants, Wm A Leonard, Kenneth J Durrell

Police Surgeon-Arthur V Rattenni, MD

Deputy Police Surgeon-Joseph M A Parrillo, MD

License Department-Otis P Mowry, Gladys E Gamble and Chas J Smith

Detective Division-Acting Chief In- spector, Capt Walter E Stone, Capts, John J Barry, Paul A King. Detective Lieuts, James J Healey, Wm J Murray, Chas A McElroy, Peter H Osterman, Francis S Barnes, Detective Sergts, Walter R McCoy, Wm Griego, Francis J McGuire, Howard J Marland, Francis C Spicola, Norman E Corbett, John M Crowley, Edw J Lovett, Clarence A Nadeau

Supervisor of Vehicles-Wm E Cum- mings

Amusement Inspector-Capt, Geo W Cowan, Asst Insp, Lieut Wm F McTer- nan

Physical Director-John Halipos

Division of Juveniles and Women- Capt Edward H Kelly, director; Sergt Wm E May, asst director and Sergt Geo A Lonergan

Radio Division-Jas Lawless, radio eng

Division of Personnel & Training- Capt Wm T Holt, director; Lieut Geo W Wilding, "asst director; Sergt Noel C Pinney, personnel officer

Traffic Division, 209 Fountain-Capt Jos L Burns, director; Lieut Chas W Rathbun, Lieut Jas C Comer, Lieut Wal- ter A Loiselle; Lieut Wm E Bowen; Sergt Alton T Leonard, Sergt Morris Stepak, Sergt Richard C Graziano, Sergt Clarence L Nadeau, Sergt Edw A Flynn, Sergt John J Lucey, Sergt Donald K Knight, Sergt James C O'Neil

Police Court, 209 Fountain rm 333 Justices, Joseph A Mackey and Harold C Arcaro. The court sits daily at 8:30 am, Sundays at 9 am; Clerk, Frank J Conley; Deputy Clerk, Francis L Pal- ber

Bureau of Prosecution-Capt An- thony A Gentile

Precinct No 1 - Station House, 209 Fountain-Capt. Daniel F Farrelly. Lieuts. Thos J Gilchrist, Alex J St- Pierre, Thos P Dunn; Sergts, Wm J Hennigan, Jos F Sullivan, George P Blessing, Wm E Cummings, Edw J Connell

Precinct No 2-Station House, 200 Chad Brown st-Capt, John A Murphy; Lieuts, Jos W McDonough, Leo T Burns, Thos J Gorman, John M McGuirl; Sergts, John F Canning, Irving C Bucklin, Bertest E Smith, John S Hop- wood, Patrick J Powers, Robt F Wash- burn

Precinct No 3-Station House, 45 Hamilton-Capt, John J Lang; Lieuts, Walter F Magim, Wm R Bowen, Leo F Meagher, Kevin P McCarthy, John F Tiernan; Sergts, Thos W Kiernan, Chas A Lyons, Richd G Graziano, Geo M Shea, Harry A Mclaughlin

LaSalle Garage-Sergt, Peter O'Rourke; Bernard J Kavanagh, com- missioner's chauffeur

FIRE DEPARTMENT Headquarters, 209 Fountain

Chief-Lewis A Marshall Deputy Chief-

Battalion Chiefs-Leonard A Kier- nan, Albert J Sheridan, Norman Jones, 10 Branch av; James F Sullivan, Saml A Fogell, Frank G Eldredge, 350 Point; Wm E Falls, James J Hackett, 630 At-

wells av; Wm E Sullivan jr, Edw J Keily, 209 Fountain

Fire Prevention Bureau, 209 Foun- tain-Battalion Chief, Leo E Gorman; Capt, Thos J Fitzgerald

Rescue Squad No 1, Hinchey-Flynn Memorial Square, Lieut Chas F Potter, Lieut Fred L Badger

Rescue Squad No 2, 201 Messer, Lieut Arth Brodeur

Salvage Co No 1, 350 Point

Fire Alarm Headquarters, 26 Kins- ley av-Supt of Fire Alarms, Henry Van Westendorf

Bureau of Operational Control, 26 Kinsley av-Battalion Chief, Francis J O'Brien; Carpenter Shop, 756 Manton av; Battalion Chief, Eug L Hawkins

Automotive Maintenance Dept, 382 Dexter. Supt of Maintenance-Gordon Jones. Asst Supt-Frank . W. Schrage

Division of Training, 41 Central. Acting Director of Training, Capt John T McLaughlin; Lieut, Russell H Back- man, clerk

Department of Building Repairs 350 Point

Supt -- John B Sullivan

Engine Companies

Engine No 1-Hinchey-Flynn Mem- orial square. Capt, Lincoln H Ridge- well

Engine No 2-223 Brook. Capt, Jas J Neilan

Engine No 3-33 Franklin. Capt, John T Mullen

Engine No 4-270 Rochambeau av. Capt, Richard B J Farmer

Engine No 5-155 Humboldt av. Capt, Fredk E Case Engine No 6-305 S Main. Capt, Fredk J Ward

Engine No 7-Hinchey-Flynn Mem- orial square. Capt, Henry C Main

Engine No 8-201 Messer. Capt, Carl H Norberg

Engine No 9-350 Point. Capt, John R Langton

Engine No 10-847 Broad cor Con- gress av. Capt, Jas J Coleman jr

Engine 11-847 Broad. Capt Jos P Marrinan

Engine No 12-426 Admiral. Capt, Paul J Herzog

Engine No 13-673 Academy av. Capt, Jos T Lenehan

Engine No 14-630 Atwells av. Capt, Wm F Gibbons

Engine No 16-10 Branch av. Capt, Wm G Mckinnon

Engine No 17-10 Branch av. Capt, Sylvester F Shea

Engine No 18-776 Allen's av. Capt, Thos J Keenan

Engine No 19-489 Hartford av. Capt, Geo O Heustis

Engine No 20-130 MtPleasant av. Capt, John J Mohan jr

Ladder Companies

Ladder No 1-Hinchey-Flynn Mem- orial square. Capt, Riley A Wilcox

Ladder No 2-201 Messer. Capt,

Edw J Dolan

Ladder No 3-426 Admiral. Capt,

John F Drury

Ladder No 4-210 Wickenden. Capt, Earl J Smith

Ladder No 5-847 Broad. Capt, Jas T Killilea

Ladder No 6-630 Atwells av. Capt, Fredk P Cooney

Ladder No 7-155 Humboldt av. Capt, Geo R Carlson

Ladder No 8-489 Hartford av. Capt, John E Sullivan

Ladder No 9-10 Branchi av. Capt, Richd E O'Leary

Ladder No 10-350 Point. Capt, Jos B Little

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 20 Summer School Committee

James J Gallogly jr, chairman; Luigi Capasso, vice chairman; Jas H Foley sec; Bernard V Buonanno, Mrs Mary E Fogarty, Mrs Kathryn R Kelly, Gordon F Mulvey, Wm T O'Halloran

Superintendents and Assistants

Superintendent, Jas L Hanley. Asst Superintendants, Geo J O'Brien, Elmer R Smith

Director of Personnel, Vincent A Mc- Kivergan. Supervisor of School Plant, John J McCarthy; Director of Curricu- lum, Edmund A Quinn; Director of Attendance, Pasquale J Capuano; Pur- chasing Agent, Roy E Hartman

Schools and Principals Senior High Schools

Central, 170 Pond; Principal, Chas H Abbott

Classical, 124 Pond, 32 Summer; Principal, Jas F O'Neil Hope, 324 Hope; Principal, Howard D Wood

MtPleasant, 434 MtPleasant av; Prin- cipal, John H Gillick

Junior High Schools

Esek Hopkins, 480 Charles-Herbert A Wisbey, principal

George J West, 145 Beaufort-Guido J Cerilli, principal

Gilbert Stuart, 188 Princeton av- Norman H Whitehead, principal; Mar- tha S Keegan, asst principal

Nathan Bishop, 101 Sessions-Wayne W McNally, principal; Mary E Quinn, asst principal

Nathanael Greene, 721 Chalkstone av -Wm C Harrington, principal; Sadie F Granfield, asst principal

Oliver Hazard Perry, 370 Hartford av -Geo R Thompson, principal

Roger Williams, 278 Thurbers av- Ralph G Taylor, principal; Elmer V Samuel W Bridgham, 359 Carpenter -Howard G Lewis, principal

Elementary Schools

Academy Avenue-36 Academy av Almy Street-20 Almy Althea Street-245 Althea

America Street-22 America

Arnold Street-45 Arnold

Asa Messer-158 Messer

Atwells Avenue-235 Atwells av Beacon Avenue-106 Beacon av Benefit Street-19 Benefit

Berkshire Street-99 Berkshire

Branch Avenue-425 Branch av av Broad Street-1450 Broad

Calhoun Avenue-106 Calhoun av

Candace Street-287 Orms

Carpenter Street-153 Carpenter

Chester Avenue-75 Chester av Friendship Street-400 Friendship

Gilbert Stuart Elementary, 160 Buck- lin

Grove Street-95 Grove

Hammond Street-55 Hammond

Ives Street-210 Ives Jenkins Street-53 Jenkins John Howland-120 Cole av

Julian Street-39 Julian

Kenyon Street-99 Kenyon

Knight Street-90 Knight Laurel Hill Avenue -- 85 Laurel Hill av Lexington Avenue-51 Lexington av Manton Avenue-923 Manton av

Mary C Greene School for Handi- capped Children-99 Kenyon Merino School-181 Glenbridge av MtPleasant Avenue-1246 Chalkstone av Nathan Bishop-101 Sessions Nelson Street-195 Nelson Oxford Street-166 Oxford Point Street-66 Plain Putnam Street-156 Putnam

Ralph Street-77 Ralph

Regent Avenue-101 Regent av Reservoir Avenue-156 Reservoir av

R I Hospital School for Handicapped Children-593 Eddy Roosevelt Street-230 Roosevelt Ruggles Street-110 Ruggles Sackett Street-159 Sackett Sisson Street-4 Sisson Smith Street-396 Smith Summit Avenue-86 Fourth Temple Street-252 Public Thomas A Doyle-83 Doyle av Thurbers Avenue-179 Thurbers av Valley View- 11 West dr Veazie Street-211 Veazie Vineyard Street-15 Vineyard Webster Avenue-191 Webster av Willow Street-99 Willow Windmill Street-110 Paul There are 4 Senior High Schools and 1 Annex

There are 8 Junior High Schools There are 53 Elementary Schools There are 41 Kindergarten Schools There are 15 Schools for backward children

There are 6 Fresh Air Schools

There are 5 Schools for handicapped children

There are 2 schools for sight conser-

vation

Trade School, 150 Pond-Hosea D Hyland, principal

PUBLIC LIBRARY

229 Washington street, between Empire and Greene streets

Branches: Olneyville Branch, 12 O1- neyville sq; MtPleasant Branch, 315 Academy av; Rochambeau Branch, 708 Hope; Smith Hill Branch, 31 Candace; South Providence Branch, 443 Prairie av; Tockwotton Branch, 121 Hope; Wanskuck Branch, 233 Veazie; Wash. ington Park Branch, 1450 Broad

Organized 1874. Opened to the pub- lic 1878. Number of volumes 520,647 Librarian-Clarence E Sherman

Asst Librarian-Stuart C Sherman

Board of Trustees-Henry S Chafee, Pres; Philip B Simonds jr, Vice Pres;

Theo Francis Green, Sec; Ivory Little- field, Treas; The Mayor of Providence, Rush Sturges, Fredk A Ballou jr, Wm Davis Miller, Benj C Clough, Walter A Edwards, R Henry Field, W Easton Louttit jr, Hugh F MacColl, Clarke Freeman, Jeremiah E O'Connell, Robt W Kenny, Christopher DelSesto, Dana M Swan, Sevellon Brown 3d, Gordon L Parker, Francis J O'Brien, Foster B Davis jr, Bruce M Bigelow, Ronald C Green jr

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Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory, 1952, Part 2

Author: Publication date: 1952 Publisher: R.L. Polk & Co. Publishers Number of Pages: 1184

Author:
Publication date: 1952
Publisher: R.L. Polk & Co. Publishers
Number of Pages: 1184