Textron Tower

Textron Tower is a 23-story office building in downtown Providence with a marble-clad ground floor and concrete-grid exterior walls characteristic of its era. The structure sits on an elevated podium and features a recessed window design that creates visual depth across its concrete frame.

The building was completed in 1972 by the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, the same firm that designed the Empire State Building. Its construction reflected the era's corporate expansion and shaped Providence's modern skyline.

The tower represents the International architectural style of the 1970s with its geometric forms, exposed aggregate panels, and reinforced concrete frame.

The tower is located at 40 Westminster Street in downtown Providence and serves as a key landmark for navigating the city center. Best viewed from the street level to appreciate its elevated platform and architectural design.

The structure incorporates deep reveals attached to its frame and stands elevated above street level on a purposefully designed podium.

Location: Rhode Island

Inception: 1972

Architects: Shreve, Lamb & Harmon

Floors above the ground: 23

GPS coordinates: 41.82500,-71.40910

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45