11 Abandoned Places In Rhode Island That Nature Is Reclaiming
As one of the most densely populated states in the country, Rhode Island doesn’t have a lot of open space outside of our amazing parks. That said, there are still a few abandoned buildings that somehow escaped demolition. Here are 11 sites slowly being taken over by nature.
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1. Century old train station, Pawtucket/ Central Falls. This chilling MBTA station has stood abandoned since the 1980s.
3. Old stone house at Scarborough Beach, Narragansett. This stone structure in a secluded area next to the beachfront is a beautiful and slightly scary sight.
5. Seekonk River Train Bridge, Providence. This very large and very old bridge formerly connected the Downcity District of Providence with East Providence.
These places might be a little creepy, but they’re also a part of the state’s history. Can you think of other abandoned sites? Let us know in the comments.
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Jeana is a freelance writer, musician, and student. She is in the Providence based acoustic duo Tammy & Jeana, and the folk act known as Great Gale. Jeana commutes to Northeastern University in Boston where she is pursuing an M.S. in Organizational Communication. As a long time Rhode Islander who was born in Warwick, she loves promoting the state's wonders.
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