Edgewood Historic District–Sally Greene Homestead Plats facts for kids
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| Location | Fairview and Glen Aves., Harbour Terr., Hudson Pl., Massasoit Ave., and portions of Broad St. & Narragansett Blvd., Cranston, Rhode Island |
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| Area | 22 acres (8.9 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 16000787 |
| Added to NRHP | November 22, 2016 |
The Edgewood Historic District–Sally Greene Homestead Plats is a special neighborhood in eastern Cranston, Rhode Island. It's called a historic district because it has many old buildings that tell a story. This area was built between 1900 and 1963. It used to be a large country estate.
This district is located in the Edgewood neighborhood. It is bordered by Glen Avenue to the north and Massasoit Street to the south. Broad Street is to the west, and the Providence River is to the east. This area became a "streetcar suburb." This means it grew around a streetcar line, making it easy for people to travel to work. It was a popular place for middle and lower-middle-class families to live. In 2016, this district was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places important to American history.
Exploring the Edgewood Historic District
This historic district covers about 22 acres. It is a great example of how neighborhoods changed in the early 1900s. The homes here show different styles that were popular back then.
A Look Back in Time
In the 1700s, the land where the district now stands belonged to the Rhodes family. They were a very important family in Cranston. In 1801, Sally Rhodes Remington Greene inherited part of this land.
Later, in 1869, a textile maker named Edward Taft bought the property. He owned land nearby already. At this time, a streetcar line ran along Broad Street. This line connected Pawtuxet village to the south with downtown Providence to the north. This made the area a good spot for new homes.
Between 1897 and 1936, the Sally Greene Homestead land was divided into smaller lots. Building started around 1900 and continued until 1963.
Homes and Buildings in the District
The Edgewood Historic District–Sally Greene Homestead Plats is next to other historic areas. To the north is the Anstis Greene Estate Plats. To the south is the Aberdeen Plat historic district.
Most of the house lots in this district are fairly small. They are usually between 4,000 and 6,000 square feet. However, some lots near the water are larger, up to 15,000 square feet. These bigger lots often have great views of the waterfront.
Most houses are one to two-and-a-half stories tall. They are usually made of wood. Some homes have brick or stucco on the outside. The houses show many different styles that were popular when they were built. Homes are typically set back a moderate distance from the street. They have small yards around them.
There is only one commercial building in the district, located on Broad Street. You can also find one old barn from the 1800s. This barn is a rare reminder of when this area was mostly farmland.
