College Hill
area, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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College Hill is a historic area in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. It was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, who sought religious freedom and purchased the land from the Narragansett sachems Canonicus and Miantonomi. The area is home to several educational institutions, including Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, and Providence College. College Hill also contains numerous historic sites and districts, such as Benefit Street, known for its well-preserved 18th-century architecture.123
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