William R Walker & Son

Providence / Emery’s Majestic Theatre

Built as a motion picture palace, the facade is a stunning display of cream white and polychrome terra cotta. The Washington Street landmark is now home of live theater via Trinity Repertory Company. Name: Emery’s Majestic Theatre Location: 201 Washington Street Year Completed: 1917 Architect: William R Walker & Son Style: Beaux Arts Guide to […]

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Providence / Cranston Street Armory

Providence, RI / By KG

The yellow brick fortress, once home of the militia and National Guard, is a landmark of the West Side’s Broadway-Armory Historic District. Name: Cranston Street Armore Location: 315 Cranston Street Year Completed: 1907 Architect: William R Walker & Son Style: Medieval Gothic Wikipedia: Cranston Street Armory Google Map

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