Rhode Island Medical Society Building

The Rhode Island Medical Society Building is a historic commercial building in Providence, Rhode Island. It is a two-story brick Federal Revival building, designed by Clarke, Howe & Homer, and built in 1911–12. It has a five-bay main facade and a bowed south-facing bay. The main entrance is recessed under a cast-stone entryway. The Rhode Island Medical Society was founded in 1812, and is one of the oldest medical societies in the nation.[2] The building served as their headquarters from 1912 to 2002. The building was renovated in 2010 and is now occupied by Moran Shipping Agencies Inc.

Rhode Island Medical Society Building
Rhode Island Medical Society Building
Location106 Francis Street,
Providence, Rhode Island
Coordinates41°49′46″N 71°25′0″W
Built1911
ArchitectClarke, Howe & Homer
Architectural styleColonial Revival
NRHP reference No.84002043[1]
Added to NRHPJune 4, 1984

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Rhode Island Medical Society Building" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved 2014-10-27.


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