Tag Archives: Mile of History Association

Spirit of Benefit Street

Posted on April 24, 2019 by David Brussat

By happenstance, much of my yesterday was spent on or near Benefit Street, long known as Providence’s Mile of History. The intersection of Benefit and College streets must be among the most beautiful in the history of the world, to … Continue reading →

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North vs. South on Benefit

Posted on October 16, 2018 by David Brussat

After a couple of centuries dodging various bullets, including the College Hill Study of 1959, Benefit Street has come under the wing of a new organization called the Mile of History Association. It held its first annual meeting Sunday in … Continue reading →

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