Higher Education Around The Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments!

    The Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments is a short distance from the many prestigious colleges in Rhode Island. Take a walk through the beautiful Brown campus, peruse the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, or try the culinary produced at Johnson and Wales!


    Brown University
    Rhode Island’s only Ivy League College, Brown University is located in the heart of the College Hill neighborhood. Founded in 1764, Brown is the third oldest university in New England, and the seventh oldest in the nation. Most known for their engineering program, Brown in considered a small research college (with only 713 full-time faculty). Based in the East Side of Providence, the campus is sprawled over rolling fields, and is a brisk walk to the Water Fire and many downtown attractions. Just a short 8 minute drive from the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments, Brown’s campus is worth the trip!

Johnson and Wales University
    Johnson and Wales (JWU) is most well-known for its schools in hospitality and culinary skills. A relatively newer institution (generally speaking), JWU was founded in 1914 by Gertrude Johnson and Mary Wales. Catch a JWU Wildcats game, or branch out and attend one of their professional equestrian matches. Johnson and Wales is located just eight minutes away from the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments.

Providence College
    PC (Providence College) is a Roman Catholic university just outside of downtown. Institutionalized in 1917, PC offers an impressive array of 49 majors and 34 minors. It is the only college or university in North America directed by the Dominican Order of Friars. Providence College is just seven minutes away from the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments.

Rhode Island College
    Rhode Island College (RIC) was originally established in 1845. RIC is the oldest of three public colleges or universities to operate under the sponsorship of the Board of Governors for High Education. It is just twelve minutes from the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments 

Rhode Island School of Design
    RISD college is renowned as the most prestigious art school in the world. The RISD library features 145,000 volumes, 380 periodical subtitles, 130,000 books, and is one of the oldest university libraries in the nation. While strolling through the campus, be sure to stop in to the RISD Museum, filled with artifacts from around the globe. It is just seven minutes from the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments.

Extraordinary Theaters Near The Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments

The Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments is a short distance to the multitude of lively theaters in Providence. For an experience out of the ordinary, make sure to stop by these seven infamous auditoriums:

Providence Performing Arts Center
    The most well known of all the Providence Theaters, the PPAC frequently hosts Broadway plays. Originally opened in October of 1928, the very first performance was “Excess Baggage.” The  PPAC narrowly escaped demolition in the 1970‘s, and throughout the 90’s and early 2000’s, the theater was afforded a major face lift. Musical lovers flock here every season, so much so the PPAC now offers season tickets. The PPAC is just a seven minute drive from the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments.

Trinity Rep
    The Trinity Repertory Company has an immense love of live theater and community. With their own prestigious resident acting company, the group has won a Tony Award and 58 world premieres! Erected in 1963, the Trinity Rep teaches performing arts to grades K-12, as well as joining efforts with Brown University to teach an MFA directing/acting discipline. It’s only seven minutes from the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments to this lively theater.

Columbus Theater
    Columbus Theater is located on bustling Broadway. Small in size, this community-centric theater was built in 1926 and revived in 1962. The Columbus Theater lends itself to community groups, local musicians, old and foreign film and theater presentations. Though it has a rugged exterior, patrons are astound to take in the gorgeous interior finishes. Clocking in at just a four minute drive from the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments, you can attend every event!

Veterans Memorial Auditorium
    The Vets is the most historic live theater in Providence- construction began in 1927. Due to WWII, the building laid dormant until the 40’s, and finally opened in January of 1950. Known for it’s cozy and intimate demeanor, The Vets is a draw to many legendary acts, such as the New York Ballet and Tony Bennet. The Vets is a quick 7 minute walk to the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments.

Avon Cinema
    Avon Cinema was erected as an Art Deco theater in 1938. A memorable landmark on notorious Thayer St., the cinema generally run independent, foreign, and art house films and documentaries.  Fans revel in the scrolling marque, curtain-covered screen, and vintage ads- the trademark old world feeling. Between the hours of 2-6:30, the Avon opens its daily museum, predominantly featuring old equipment and camera shots of the original theater. Less than a ten minute drive gets your from your Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartment to the Avon Cinema.

Cable Car Cinema
    Located in College Hill, the Cable Car cinema features independent and foreign films. There is a full bar and cafe upon entry, adding just enough quirk to the movie going experience. The seating is actually rows of comfortable love seats. At just nine minutes from the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments, you can watch your favorite indie films any time!

5 Fun Facts About The Foundry Building

The Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments are a landmark in the city of Providence. Living in this old city is like experiencing a piece of Providence’s rich history. Here, five fun facts about the Foundry building complex.

1. The original Foundry Building was erected in 1872, pioneered by the industrial global powerhouse Brown & Sharpe. At 66,000 square feet, the building housed a carpenter shop, machine shops, warehouses, a powerhouse, grinding shop, and steel storage bins. At this time, the Foundry Buildings sprawl over 26 acres, and has 9 historic buildings. In total, there is now more than 600,000 square feet.

2. Brown & Sharpe created many inventions within the Foundry’s walls, including the first automatic machine for graduating rules. The company still exists, though it has moved to Pawtucket.

3. When Antonio Guerra first purchased The Foundry Buildings in 1964, he originally rented out spaces for as little as 35 cents per square foot! Using that money, he redeveloped the first building in 1987.

4. For both residential and cooperate areas, the Foundry offers 10-foot windows, and free parking. It is also incredibly convenient to Routes I-195, I-95, I-295, 6, and 146. It is also walking distance to the Amtrak train station and bus routes.

5. 95% Of the Foundry Building is occupied by Fortune100 companies, and national and regional cooperations, such as Women and Infants Hospital, AT&T, and Northwest Mutual Life. There are also two delicatessens and coffee shops within the office buildings.


 Your space at the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments is your own piece of the Renaissance City! Enjoy the plentiful history right in your own backyard!

The Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartment Amenities

Once you experience the rich history and abundance of entertainment surrounding the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments, nestle in your cozy, amenity-filled apartment. Relax with your favorite four legged friend (it’s pet friendly!) and watch the incredible sun sets through your eight foot windows. What other luxuries accompany this extravagant apartment?

Not into moving bulky, heavy furniture up and down stairs? Not to worry- the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments offer fully furnished, impeccably decorated apartments for you convenience. 

Or, are you a furniture hog who loves to switch up your decor every few weeks? That’s okay, too- The Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments has extra storage units for every apartment! Hoard to your hearts extent!

Speaking of extra space, for those of us who rationalize that four seasons means we can buy more clothes, the walk-in closets are what dreams are made of! Vaulted ceilings and elegant brick facades provide extraordinary glamour. 

Renters rejoice: the harrowing task of lugging month old laundry to the basement - or worse, the laundromat!- is over. One of the most requested amenities is yours at the Promenade (At The Foundry Apartments)... a washer and dryer in your home. On the flip side, you no longer have an excuse for your over-flowing hamper.

What truly sets the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments apart from the rest? Their efficient and friendly concierge! These incredible staff members are genuinely enthusiastic to help you have a successful day. According to one renter, a staff member calmed her mind by double checking whether or not her iron was turned off (it wasn’t.) Smiling faces and upbeat attitudes from the Promenade (At The Foundry) Apartments team help make every morning just a little bit better!

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