Hope Street, Providence
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Hope Street is a major two lane bidirectional street running about three miles north to south on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island
. The street serves as a main artery serving most of the East Side district and connects the East Side to Pawtucket
at the north, where it continues as East Avenue.
It intersects with other important streets on the East Side including Blackstone Boulevard, Waterman Street, Angel Street, Thayer Street
, and Wickenden Street
. Unlike many major city arteries, Hope Street is predominantly residential, and most of the local stores and offices are located on other streets that branch off. Hope Street also runs through the eastern side of Brown University
's campus. Hope High School (Rhode Island)
is located on the street.
Almost all of Hope Street is serviced by RIPTA's route 42, which provides transit services between Pawtucket
and Downtown 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...
. The street serves as a main artery serving most of the East Side district and connects the East Side to Pawtucket
Pawtucket
Pawtucket may refer to:* Pawtucket, Rhode Island* Pawtucket Falls , Lowell, Massachusetts* Pawtucket tribe* 2 ships named USS Pawtucket* Pawtucket Brewery, fictional brewery on the television series Family Guy...
at the north, where it continues as East Avenue.
It intersects with other important streets on the East Side including Blackstone Boulevard, Waterman Street, Angel Street, Thayer Street
Thayer Street
Thayer Street in Providence, Rhode Island is a popular destination for students of the area's nearby schools of Brown University, Moses Brown School, Wheeler School, RISD, Providence College, Johnson & Wales University, and Rhode Island College....
, and Wickenden Street
Wickenden Street
Wickenden Street in Providence, Rhode Island is a popular destination for students of the area's colleges and schools. The street is surrounded by universities on the East Side of Providence's College Hill, including Brown University, RISD, Moses Brown School, & The Wheeler School.-History:The...
. Unlike many major city arteries, Hope Street is predominantly residential, and most of the local stores and offices are located on other streets that branch off. Hope Street also runs through the eastern side of Brown University
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
's campus. Hope High School (Rhode Island)
Hope High School (Rhode Island)
Hope High School is a public high school in the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A. operated by Providence Public School District. It was founded in 1898 and since 2003, Hope High School has been partitioned into three semi-independent "communities" -- Hope High School Arts Community,...
is located on the street.
Almost all of Hope Street is serviced by RIPTA's route 42, which provides transit services between Pawtucket
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Pawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 71,148 at the 2010 census. It is the fourth largest city in the state.-History:...
and Downtown Providence.