Benjamin F. Greene House, 19th-century residential landmark in Central Falls, Rhode Island.
The Benjamin F. Greene House is a residential building in Second Empire style with elaborate exterior ornamentation and Victorian-era construction techniques from the mid-1800s. The structure retains its original design and characteristic features that define that period's architecture.
The house was built in 1868 by construction firm Wheeler & Marchant following designs by architect Clifton A. Hall. It served as the home of a prosperous mill owner who was connected to Central Falls' industrial growth.
The house shows how wealthy mill owners lived in the late 1800s and displayed their success through sophisticated architecture. Such homes served as symbols of status and economic influence in the region.
The house is located on Cross Street and can be viewed from the exterior, as it is protected under the National Register of Historic Places guidelines. Visitors can appreciate the architectural details and ornamentation that characterize this building style and period.
The building is one of the few houses in Central Falls that still displays the architectural quality and craftsmanship of the mid-1800s. This preservation makes it a rare example of the construction skill and design standards from that era in the region.
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