[2] It wasn't until 1721 that the First Congregational Society was formed, and it erected its first house of worship in 1723.

[1] This building was known as the "Old Town House", and stood where the Providence County Courthouse now stands.

[1] A new, larger building was constructed on the corner of Benefit and Benevolent Streets, where the current church now stands.

Plaster detailing was destroyed along with the church's organ, but both were meticulously restored.

[2] In April 1953 the congregation voted to change the name to The First Unitarian Church of Providence.

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