✨ Welcome to the Providence Athenæum! 📚

Established in 1836, the Providence Athenæum is a historic independent library located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is housed in a distinguished Greek Revival building designed by architect William Strickland. 🏛️ The library traces its origins back to the Providence Library Company, founded in 1753, making it one of the oldest membership libraries in the United States. 🧡 Notably, during the 19th century, the Athenæum was a beloved haunt of literary figures such as Edgar Allan Poe and Sarah Helen Whitman. ✍️ 📍 Address: 251 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903 (@pvdath | 251 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903) 🕰️ Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday: Closed #BookLovers #ArtAndArchaeology #TopBookstores #Bookstore #BookstoreRecommendation #WorthyBookstore #SpendADayHere