Providence City Council advances Mile of History project amid fierce debate

Matthew McNulty

12/05/2025

A2tVrKox-OldStateHouse_Providence_courtesyRIHPHC_2 — THE OLD STATE House at 209 Benefit St., part of Providence’s historic Mile of History, which the City Council advanced Wednesday. / COURTESY R.I. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND HERITAGE COMMISSION

PROVIDENCE – The City Council granted first passage Thursday to an ordinance that would fund major upgrades along Benefit Street as part of the Mile of History project despite facing fierce opposition among members of the panel. City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan, who backs the measure, said the upgrades along Benefit Street – where nearly 40%

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