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is an historic branch library building at 233 Veazie Street in
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Wanskuck Library-Providence Community Library is located in Rhode Island
Wanskuck Library-Providence Community Library is located in the United States
Providence, Rhode Island
41°51′4″N 71°26′5″W / 41.85111°N 71.43472°W / 41.85111; -71.43472
Clarke & Howe
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Providence, Rhode Island
Clarke & Howe
National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places listings in Providence, Rhode Island
Rochambeau Library-
Community Libraries of Providence
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Community Libraries of Providence
Smith Hill Library-
Community Libraries of Providence
Fox Point Library-
Community Libraries of Providence
Mount Pleasant Library-
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Washington Park Library-
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Community Libraries of Providence

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