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Upper South Providence in Depth: Local Links
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South Providence Branch Library - The Branch serves the area of the city just south of the central business district. Library service first started in the community in 1923 with the present building opening to the public in 1930. The branch houses the Edna Frazier Memorial Collection, the largest collection of materials by and about African Americans in a public library in Rhode Island. The collection serves as a resource for both adults and children.
South Providence Development Corporation - The South Providence Development Corporation (SPDC) is a non-profit, 501-c (3) organization designed as a partnership between the residents of South Providence, Rhode Island Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital and Women & Infants' Hospital. Its founding partners also include The Providence Plan, the Rhode Island Human Resource Investment Council, the Minority Investment Development Corporation, Gilbane Building Company, Fleet Bank, City of Providence and State of Rhode Island.
City Farm - Is a certified organic working farm in the heart of Upper South Providence. This 1/2 acre farm produces vegetables, herbs and flowers, and is home to chickens and an active beehive.
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