Westminster Arcade
The Arcade | |
| Location | 130 Westminster Street and 65 Weybosset Street, Providence, Rhode Island |
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| Coordinates | 41°49′26.238″N 71°24′38.048″W / 41.82395500°N 71.41056889°W |
| Built | 1828 |
| Architect | Russell Warren; Tallman & Bucklin |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Part of | Customhouse Historic District (ID75000058) |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000029 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 6, 1971 |
| Designated NHL | May 11, 1976 |
| Designated CP | February 20, 1975 |
The Westminster Arcade (also known as the Providence Arcade, Arcade Providence, or The Arcade) is a historic shopping center at 130 Westminster Street and 65 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island erected in 1828. It is notable as the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States and has been lauded as a fine example of commercial Greek Revival architecture. It served as a shopping center for many years before falling into decline in the late 20th century. It has since been closed for renovation and rehabilitation several times, and most recently reopened its doors in October 2013 as a residential and commercial mixed-use building. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.