Officially established by 1772 for �the benefit of all;� Benefit Street is arguably the most historic thoroughfare in Rhode Island. Some of Providence�s most prominent families; including the Browns (the namesake of Brown University); built stately homes on Benefit Street�s hillside; many of which still stand today. Threatened by years of neglect; the Providence Preservation Society intervened in the 1950s to save the buildings that line the street. Benefit Street has survived the dangers of demolition and now bears witness to disparate time periods and communities. It is the site of important educational and community institutions; including the Rhode Island School of Design; Brown University; the First Baptist Church; and the Providence Athenaeum; the fourth oldest library in the United States. Providence�s Benefit Street showcases the rich history of Rhode Island�s capital; a tangible history that can be experienced firsthand by walking one mile through the heart of the city.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Betsy StreeterMuch to think about from a lot of really smart insightful people.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Rock on With Your Punk OutBy Angel RodriguesGot this as a gift for my husband for his birthday. He loves this topic.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Interesting.By andriellaI purchased this mostly for the interviews with Kathleen Hanna and Sleater-Kinney; but I ended up really enjoying the entire book. The interviews are always insightful and interesting; and a wide variety are included...Noam Chomsky was one that I wasnt expecting to find.There are thirty interviews in all; so this is definitely good value for the price.
