Rebecca Atwood

The Athenaeum

Recommended by Rebecca Atwood
Providence, RI
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There are almost 200 years of history in this intimate library with stellar events and a sweet children's room. Come for the beauty, stay for the spicy rumors about Edgar Allen Poe.

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Providence Athenaeum

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Noah Morse

Noah Morse

“when I saw @Grier share this I knew we would be friends. I have written many a paper here, including my senior thesis, and find this library to be the most peaceful places on earth and one of my forever safe spaces when i have the money, i will become a high-level donor here.”

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Grier

Grier

“This is where I wrote all my papers in college with bottled ink and my quill pen”

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Liz Corkery

Liz Corkery

“Pint sized (as most RI things are) version of an elaborate historic library that is just a total jewel box and has a lovely children’s section if that’s a consideration. Also basically over the road from the RISD Museum which is a must-visit too.”

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