Upper South Providence, Providence, Rhode Island

The area did not witness substantial development until the industrialization of the late 19th century, when it attracted Irish and Jewish immigrants.

[1] The Pine/Friendship street area, in the northern section of South Providence, was the camping ground for Rochambeau's troops in June 1781, prior to the start of their march to Yorktown.

[3] By the late 19th century, many impressive Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Second Empire homes were built; many of these have since been demolished.

[3] The area was home to wealthy textile and jewelry magnates, including the president of the Gorham Manufacturing Company.

[3] By the early 20th century, transit improvements encouraged the more affluent residents to move to the outer ring of the city.

The largest green space in Upper South Providence is the Davey Lopes Recreation Center at the corner of Dudley Street and Prairie Avenue.