Wayland Square

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Wayland Square
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Wayland Square is an area on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island United States near Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design.

History

Francis Wayland, President of Brown University

The square and Wayland Avenue are named after Francis Wayland, a Baptist pastor and president of Brown University.[1] Most of the area was developed in the early twentieth century with many Queen Anne style apartment buildings.[2] The area remained largely undeveloped until the twentieth century because of the marshy environment adjacent to the river. Today, the square features numerous businesses, houses of worship, and restaurants. It is also home to the Red Bridge, which crosses the Seekonk River.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Francis Wayland: A Founding Father of American learning". Archived from the original on September 22, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  2. ^ "Neighborhood of the Week: Providence's Wayland home to high-end shops, high-priced real estate". Archived from the original on 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
  3. ^ Official city of Providence information (accessed April 27, 2011)
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