Edgewood, Rhode Island
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Edgewood is located in eastern Cranston, Rhode Island
. It borders Warwick
to the southwest, Providence
to the north, and Narragansett Bay
to the east. To the south it borders Pawtuxet Village
.
Edgewood is a suburban neighborhood bordering Providence's Roger Williams Park
. The area of Edgewood has several National Historic districts. One of the grandest is the Norwood Avenue Historic District . The neighborhood features broad, tree-lined streets; many of these blossoming trees were donated by philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein. The area is known for its many large and beautiful Victorian
homes. Edgewood is also home to Nationally recognized inns, Edgewood Manor Inn (The Samuel Priest House c 1905) and the Charles Newhall House Inn c1892 both meticulously restored by businessman/preservationist Andrew Lombardi. Edgewood Yacht Clubs, Port Edgewood, and the Pawtuxet Cove Marinas are all within the borders of Edgewood Rhode Island.
Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, once known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. With a population of 80,387 at the 2010 census, it is the third largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston...
. It borders Warwick
Warwick, Rhode Island
Warwick is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. It is the second largest city in the state, with a population of 82,672 at the 2010 census. Its mayor has been Scott Avedisian since 2000...
to the southwest, Providence
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
to the north, and Narragansett Bay
Narragansett Bay
Narragansett Bay is a bay and estuary on the north side of Rhode Island Sound. Covering 147 mi2 , the Bay forms New England's largest estuary, which functions as an expansive natural harbor, and includes a small archipelago...
to the east. To the south it borders Pawtuxet Village
Pawtuxet Village
Pawtuxet Village is a section of the towns of Warwick and Cranston, Rhode Island. It is located at the point where the Pawtuxet River flows into the Providence River and Narragansett Bay.- History :...
.
Edgewood is a suburban neighborhood bordering Providence's Roger Williams Park
Roger Williams Park
Roger Williams Park, in the southern part of the city of Providence, Rhode Island, is an elaborately landscaped city park and is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is named after the founder of the city of Providence and one of the founders of the...
. The area of Edgewood has several National Historic districts. One of the grandest is the Norwood Avenue Historic District . The neighborhood features broad, tree-lined streets; many of these blossoming trees were donated by philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein. The area is known for its many large and beautiful Victorian
Victorian architecture
The term Victorian architecture refers collectively to several architectural styles employed predominantly during the middle and late 19th century. The period that it indicates may slightly overlap the actual reign, 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901, of Queen Victoria. This represents the British and...
homes. Edgewood is also home to Nationally recognized inns, Edgewood Manor Inn (The Samuel Priest House c 1905) and the Charles Newhall House Inn c1892 both meticulously restored by businessman/preservationist Andrew Lombardi. Edgewood Yacht Clubs, Port Edgewood, and the Pawtuxet Cove Marinas are all within the borders of Edgewood Rhode Island.