The Providence Athenaeum was founded as "The Athenaeum" in 1836 as an independent, member-supported library open to the public.
Its progenitors were two earlier libraries: The Providence Library Company, founded in 1753, and the Providence Athenaeum, founded in 1831.
It became "The Providence Athenaeum" by amendment to its charter in 1850.
The Providence Athenaeum was founded as "The Athenaeum" in 1836 as an independent, member-supported library open to the public. Its progenitors were two earlier libraries: The Providence Library Company, founded in 1753, and the Providence Athenaeum, founded in 1831. It became "The Providence Athenaeum" by amendment to its charter in 1850.
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