Article by Loreal Monroe


Building Description

William R. Walker & Son designed many buildings in Providence and the surrounding areas. The majority of them were public buildings, such as the now Narragansett Hotel in downtown Providence (now demolished), a courthouse in Woonsocket and a Town Hall in East Providence. The Christ Church at Eddy Street was one of only two churches to have been designed by them prior to 1895 and the publishing of their portfolio. For this, one would imagine that the church would be much more documented, but unfortunately, this is not the case.

The building is designed in the Gothic style and is approximately 100 x 80 feet large with a tower reaching 120 feet high. The base is made of granite and the walls are of Danvers pressed brick with brownstone trimmings. At the time of its completion, it was believed to have a capacity of 800 people.

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