Smith Hill, Providence, Rhode Island
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| Smith Hill Historic District | |
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| (U.S. Registered Historic District) | |
| Location: | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style(s): | Italianate, Greek Revival |
| Added to NRHP: | November 04, 1993 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 93001183 |
| Governing body: | Private |
Smith Hill is a neighorhood in Providence, Rhode Island. Its traditional bounds are the Woonasquatucket River, the Chad Brown public housing complex, Interstate 95 and West River.
[edit] History
During the 19th and 20th centuries, Smith Hill became a densely populated area owing to its proximity to the Woonasquatucket and Moshassuck Rivers, which provided the power needed for the industrial mills.
[edit] Demographics
The neighborhood is home to whites of European descent and an increasing number of minorities. As of the 1990 census, Smith Hill was 20% Hispanic, 17.2% Asian and 12.2% black. The neighborhood's unemployment and poverty rates are above average for the city, though efforts have been made to revitalize the area.
For more information about revitalization efforts currently under way on Smith Hill, please contact the Smith Hill Community Development Corporation, [1]
[edit] References
Providence Neighborhoods at Providenceri.com
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