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December 2023 by Ben Roth
A cool piece of Providence history that has been underutilized over the last few years. The Arcade is a small mall located in a beautiful building in downtown Providence, and is actually the oldest enclosed indoor mall in the country dating back to 1828. While it is beautiful inside and out and has a popular Lovecraft-themed bookstore and some good restaurants, there are a noticeable amount of empty spaces in here. I believe the second and third floors are used as micro-loft rentals, but can’t find much information on them. While I did enjoy spending time here, it seems that with a bit more advertising and effort, the Arcade could truly be revitalized and live up to its potential.
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September 2023 by Graham
Just beautiful ?
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September 2023 by Owen Decker
Great coffee place and the Lovecraft Arts and Sciences store, a definite visit in in town
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July 2023 by Marie M.
Excellent historic spot to visit and chill when touring downtown Providence. Built in 1828, The Arcade is the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States and has been lauded as a fine example of commercial Greek Revival architecture (see Whether you're into liquor or caffeinated beverages, you can grab a drink at New Harvest Coffee & Spirits and relax. There are also a couple of intriguingly unusual shops, like Lovecraft Arts & Sciences (their poster that says "Give the Gift of Weird" says it all), Carmen & Ginger Vintage Goods, Bad Taste new/vintage shop, etc
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July 2023 by Vincent L.
Also known as the Westminster Arcade, this might look like a typical downtown shopping atrium, but it is actually the first enclosed shopping mall in America, having been around since 1828. It's definitely an historic-looking structure, with facades resembling Greek temples and a multi-level interior where a windowed roof lets in lots of natural light. The ground floor consists of boutiques and cafes - some of which were commendably open in the late afternoon and early evening when I stopped by. It was a Sunday, however, so the rest of the premises were eerily quiet. It appears that the second and third levels have been converted into offices and lofts. So despite its historic nature, the building is a lot quieter than in its heyday. At least it's been beautifully repurposed into a mixed-use site.
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June 2023 by troy kilpatrick
Awesome place to shop. We stopped by the Lovecraft bookstore which had an eclectic mix of books and other unique merchandise. The entire shopping center is clean, and well maintained. I love the sunroof that allows natural light in to brighten the place.
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June 2023 by Rebecca Bowen
Beautiful architecture! Great shops! I loved the Lovecraft store!
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April 2023 by Puja Pant
Cute place in Providence, must see in Providence,quite during the evenings.
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December 2022 by Michael McGuigan
Years ago this actually was a small shopping mall. Not so anymore. There are a couple of decent eateries geared for the office worker and a new age book shop. But, most of the building has been converted to residential condos. Unless you work in downtown Providence, not worth the visit.
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December 2022 by Grey Devereaux
I have been a HUGE fan of all of the current and past shops in this fantastic find in downtown Providence! Drinks & food, specialty shops, and, lofts to stay in!
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December 2022 by Josiah Towles
Really cool.. the oldest indoor mall in America built 1828
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August 2022 by Meredith
This building is just magical and has the cutest little shops and dinning. Check the hours for each shop. Not much open early, but worth a stop if in providence. A piece of history and a great time.
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July 2022 by MaoShan Ozymandias
This indoor mall in downtown Providence is a quiet, peaceful, well-maintained space. From the outside it looks like just another building, but inside it has room for many businesses, and is a welcome diversion if you want to get out of the heat on a hot summer day. There did not seem to be many businesses inside. I think this is a very under-utilized location, and could be a more popular place for businesses if it got more visibility. I went here specifically for the Lovecraft Arts and Sciences store.
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July 2022 by Michele “Chelz” Pendergrass
Beautiful old building. There are a few shops on the first floor. This building has been remodeled to be small apartments.
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July 2022 by Jorge Garcia
Not much open early afternoon, but good ice cream at Cozy.
