Beneficent Congregational Church in Providence, Rhode Island was organized in 1743. The structure depicted here was completed in 1810, and remains the home of the congregation to this day.
The building was extended in the late 19th century, funded by a donation from industrialist and philanthropist (and prominent member of the church) Henry J. Steere, in honor of his father, Jonah. In the 20th century, the exterior was refaced in red brick. Beneficent Church is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
To learn more about Congregational churches in Rhode Island, search for "Congregational churches - Rhode Island." in the library catalog.
--Robin
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