PHENIX HOTEL

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PHENIX HOTEL (1871)
A three and one-half, cross-gabled structure at the corner of Pleasant Street, another of Phenix's many buildings that were replaced. In 1847, Harrison and Emmanuel Collins purchased a 60 by 100-foot corner lot here from William B. Spencer and erected a large house, which was also used as a store and hotel. Emmanuel sold his interest to Harrison, who lived here until his death in 1864. Rhodes Andrew, who rebuilt it after it was destroyed in the great fire of May 24, 1871, acquired the structure. Andrew owned the hotel until at least 1895. Later, it was owned by W. C. Whiting (in 1915), Emil G. Brassard (in 1929), and Joseph Dessert (in 1940). The Phenix Hotel at Phenix Square, the village crossroads continues to serve as a public house.

Taken from Historic and Architectural Resources of West Warwick, Rhode Island: A Preliminary Report. By the RI Historical Preservation Commission. Pages 96 copyright 1987


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