The Resplendent State Arsenal: A Glimpse into Providence's Historic Gem

For over a century and a half, the State Arsenal, a breathtaking Gothic Revival structure, has graced Benefit Street in Providence. Designed by James C. Bucklin and overseen by Captain William W. Brown, it was conceived as an Egyptian Revival-style masterpiece that was honored with inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places in 1839. This architectural gem continued to shine as the backdrop for various state militia activities throughout the late 19th century. It was the home of the First Light Infantry, until 1858, when it was passed to the Providence Marine Corps of Artillery and eventually the Rhode Island National Guard. Now, it stands as the Barker Artillery Museum, cradling relics that resonate with the courageous past of the First Light Infantry.

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