As technology and engineering advanced, buildings could go taller and taller, something banks loved in the Post-WWII era to showcase their wealth and stature in cities. The Old Stone Bank was a popular banking institution in Rhode Island that was founded in Providence in 1819. In 1969, the bank decided to build a new tower in Downtown Providence, hiring the New York firm of Shreve, Lamb & Harmon (the firm who designed the Empire State Building forty years prior) to design the skyscraper. The 23-story structure is set back from the street and is raised on a podium. The first story is marbled sheathed and serves as a base for the concrete-grid curtain wall, which blends International and Brutalist styles well. The building opened in 1972 and is today known as the Textron Tower. I think it is interesting to read architectural historian views of Modern buildings, as many despise 99% of Post-WWII buildings, but I kind of like this one.
Buildings of New England 
Been following your blog for several months now and appreciate your photos illustrating the depth and diversity of New England’s architecture! As an obsessed Modernist, however, I would love to see more International Style, Mid-Century Modern and Brutalist buildings. Old Stone Bank in PVD is a fantastic example. Love it!
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Thank you so much Tom! I’ll try and feature more! I am with you on Modern architecture, its a fave!
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I was an elevator operator in this building back in the early 70’s. On my last day, the elevator repair guy let me ride on the top of a car.
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Oh my! That is terrifying
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