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“Benefit Street: A Mile of History” Walking Tour

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Start:
June 23, 2012 11:00 am
End:
June 23, 2012 12:30 pm
Venue:
Departs from the John Brown House Museum
Phone:
4012737507
Address:
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52 Power St., Providence, RI, United States, 02906

Tuesdays – Saturdays, June 15 – October 31, 11 a.m.

Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th and 19th century wood-frame houses. Although the street gives the appearance of being a museum mile, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood enhanced by on-going preservation efforts since the 1950s.

Length of time: 90 minutes
Cost: Adults: $12, Seniors and RIHS Members: $10, Children 12 and under: $6

Combination Tickets:
A SummerWalks tour and admission to the John Brown House Museum: $16 per person

Tickets may be purchased at the John Brown House Museum on the day of the tour, or online through Gray Line. No reservations necessary. For more information, please contact Barbara Barnes at 401-273-7507 x 62 or email bbarnes@rihs.org.

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