🏛️ Rhode Island's Most Beautiful Library

While strolling through downtown Providence, I stumbled upon this stunning building—Providence Public Library, a hidden gem rarely mentioned in travel guides. ✨ Why It's Special 📜 Historic Roots: → First opened in 1878, later moved to this grand 1900 building → Design inspired by Venice's Sansovino Library, Paris' Sainte-Geneviève, and Italian Renaissance palaces 💎 2020 Renovation: → A $29M expansion added: ✔️ Dedicated kids + teens zones ✔️ Workshop spaces ✔️ Special collections area ✔️ Upgraded security ⏳ Time Capsule Alert! → A glass case displays a 1952 time capsule (sealed at the Empire/Washington St cornerstone) → Moved here in 2020, set to open in 2052—mark your calendars! 🍽️ Unexpected Perk: The 1st-floor café serves surprisingly good food… but be patient—service is glacially slow! 😅 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Highly recommend! #RhodeIsland #Libraries #Providence #TimeCapsule #TravelUSA #HiddenGems 📚💎