This project is under development, and especially in the early stages the sources listed are not necessarily the best or most useful. Rather they are what was found first. Adding keyword search capability to this view will help!

This website is currently experimenting with what data to collect that will help Rhode Islanders understand our agricultural heritage. Suggestions are welcome!

Notecard Topic Source
Neck Farm, Poor Farm, Dexter Field # 1 Dexter Donation Fund
Neck Farm, Poor Farm, Dexter Field # 2 Dexter Donation Fund
Dexter Asylum, Dexter Farm The East Side's Untold Story
Dexter Asylum, Dexter Farm #2 Providence: A Citywide Survey of Historic Resources
Randall-Winsor Farm Providence Preservation Society records for 416 Eaton Street, Plat 81, Lot 8. Randall-Winsor Farm
Gardens in the area of Roger Williams Memorial, ca. 1770 Archaelogical Resource Study: Roger Williams National Memorial, Rhode Island
Rats and Farms Archaelogical Resource Study: Roger Williams National Memorial, Rhode Island
Gardens in the area of Roger Williams Memorial, ca. 1783 Archaelogical Resource Study: Roger Williams National Memorial, Rhode Island
Gardens in the area of Roger Williams Memorial, ca. 1775 Archaelogical Resource Study: Roger Williams National Memorial, Rhode Island
Maps of RI - Key dates The Civic and Architectural Development of Providence
Maps of RI - Key dates - City Directory Maps at City Archives
Research Limits - Setting Date Ranges - 1676
Grocery Stores and Food Distribution ~ 1861-1929 The Book of Rhode Island
Farm Acreage 1930 The Book of Rhode Island
Dexter Farm Photo Providence: A Pictorial History
Biltmore Hotel Rooftop Garden Providence Architecture ~ Locations ~ Biltmore Hotel
Gracie's Rooftop Garden ~ Year started and crops Chefs tend own produce to bring just-picked flavor to the table
Gracie's Rooftop Garden ~ Photos Gracie's "Wines of the World" Tasting on Rooftop Garden

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