Hope, Providence, Rhode Island facts for kids
Hope is a neighborhood located in Providence, Rhode Island. It sits on the northern edge of the city. To its west, you'll find North Main Street, the North Burial Ground, and Interstate 95. Its southern, eastern, and northern borders are marked by Rochambeau Avenue, Hope Street, and the line between Providence and Pawtucket.
Sometimes, people call this area "Summit." This name comes from Summit Street, which runs right through the middle of the neighborhood. Even though "Hope" is the official name, many residents and local groups often use "Summit."
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A Look Back: Hope's History
The land that is now the Hope neighborhood was first settled a long time ago. This was in the 1600s. Farmers and people who ran taverns moved here. They followed North Main Street from the center of Providence. This helped create a strong farming community.
Growing the Neighborhood
Like many areas in Providence, Hope didn't grow much at first. This changed when a streetcar line connected it to downtown Providence. This happened in 1875. Before that, the area had large farms. After the streetcar arrived, these big farms were divided. Many single-family homes were built.
In the 1920s, many of these homes were bought. A growing community of Russian Jewish families moved in. They had a strong presence in Hope until World War II.
Miriam Hospital Moves In
In 1945, Miriam Hospital moved to Hope. It came from its old location in the West End. Since then, the hospital has grown a lot. It has expanded four times. A new medical building opened in 1989. Today, the hospital takes up two full city blocks. A large parking lot fills a third block. It now stretches from 5th Street to 8th Street.
Community Spirit Today
Today, there is a local group called the Summit Neighborhood Association. This group publishes a newspaper four times a year. It also encourages people to join in neighborhood activities. This helps keep the community strong and connected.
Who Lives in Hope: Demographics
In 1990, about 3,464 people lived in the Hope neighborhood. Most residents were non-Hispanic white, making up about 80% of the population. About 8.2% were Black, 4% were Hispanic, and 2% were Asian or Pacific Islander. The remaining 6% reported other or multiple races.
Homes in Hope
About 40% of the homes in Hope were single-family houses. The rest were duplexes or multi-family units. The average price for a single-family house was about $247,500. This was nearly twice the average price for homes across Providence.
The number of people who owned their homes has changed. In 1980, about 56% of homes were owner-occupied. By 1990, this number had dropped to 48%.
