Prospect Terrace Park

Prospect Terrace Park is a park located on Congdon Street in the neighborhood of . The park was founded in 1869, on land that was given to the city by residents of the neighborhood.
  • Type: Park
  • Description: park in Providence, Rhode Island
  • Also known as: Prospect Park” and “Prospect Terrace

Places of Interest

Highlights include Rhode Island School of Design and State Arsenal.

University
The is a private art and design school in . The school was founded as a coeducational institution in 1877 by Helen Adelia Rowe Metcalf, who sought to increase the accessibility of design education to women.

Historic building
The , originally the Providence Marine Corps of Artillery Arsenal and commonly called the Benefit Street Arsenal, is a historic armory building located at 176 Benefit Street in the neighborhood of .

Historic building
Photo: Marcbela, Public domain.
The on in , also known as Providence Sixth District Court House, Providence Colony House, Providence County House, and Rhode Island State House is located on 150 Benefit Street, with the front facade facing North Main Street.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include College Hill and Downtown Providence.

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is a district in , Rhode Island. It is approximately bounded by North Main Street to the west, Williams Street to the south, Governor Street and Arlington Avenue to the east, and Olney Street to the north.

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Downtown includes the core of the downtown area as well as Waterplace Park, the Providence Place Mall, and Capitol Hill.

is the state capital and largest city in , as well as the third largest city in . It used to be a heavily industrialized bastion of organized crime, but 's recent renaissance has created new parks and attractions and brought emphasis back to its historic roots as an intellectual center.

Prospect Terrace Park

Latitude
41.82993° or 41° 49′ 48″ north
Longitude
-71.40718° or 71° 24′ 26″ west
Elevation
154 feet (47 metres)
Open location code
87HCRHHV+X4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 185226716
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­park
Geo­Names ID
5224150
Wiki­data ID
Q7250819
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In Other Languages

“Prospect Terrace Park” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Prospect Terrace Park (parke sa Estados Unidos, Rhode Island)
  • Cebuano: Prospect Terrace Park

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Stimson Avenue Historic District and Providence Jewelry Manufacturing Historic District.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Prospect Terrace Viewpoint and Mary Elizabeth Sharpe Park.

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