JOSEPH W. GREENE HOUSE (late 18th century)
A two-and one-half story Federal dwelling with a large brick center chimney,
a central pediment entry in a five-bay façade, and a long one-story ell at the rear.
The house, which occupies a small, grassy corner lot behind a low brick wall, is typical of large Rhode Island farmhouses,
only a few of which exist in West Warwick today. It was the residence of Joseph W. Greene and remained in the Greene family until 1906.
Originally a one-family residence, the house was later divided into several apartments.
Taken from Historic and Architectural Resources of West Warwick, Rhode Island: A Preliminary Report. By the RI Historical Preservation Commission. Page 58 copyright 1987
Joseph W. Greene was part of the Greene family made famous by the heroics of General Nathanael Greene and Colonel Christopher Greene. Many of them settle in what was then Warwick and their remains lie in the Greene Cemetery, along the banks of the Pawtuxet River on Main Street in Centreville.
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