In 1797, housewright Calvin Walker acquired a house lot on Transit Street in Providence’s Fox Point/East Side neighborhood and built this Federal period residence for his family. The three-bay Federal style home was a side-hall form with off-center entry and a monitor roof. In 1824, Calvin sold the residence to his daughter, Mary and her husband, Daniel Russell, a grocer and shoemaker, for $250. By the 20th century, the house was altered with later siding and a new entry, which were later restored by later owners, back to the home’s original grandeur. The blind fan with engaged columns adorned by rounded capitals, really enhances the design. The Walker-Russell House remains as an excellent example of a Federal style residence in Providence built for middle-class residents.
Buildings of New England 
This is a wonderful website. I admire your dedication of time, resources, knowledge and proficiency to share the images and historical information. Thank you. I wonder: in covering all of New England, do eventually aim to include Hartford CT (e.g., the Mark Twain House or the long-ago demolished Hartford Public High School) or Fall River MA (the BMC Durfee High School)? I can understand that there must be a limit how much you can accomplish. I wish you much success in sustaining an appreciation for all that New England holds.
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Thank you so much for the kind words, this site is definitely a labor of love. I try and plan my visits and photos around places I am already going (or along the way). I plan on highlighting at least one building in every city and town, and for places like Hartford or Fall River, there will be MANY more than one building featured. As the site does not raise money beyond donations, I am happy to “bump up” cities or towns that people recommend that donate to pay for gas to visit those farther locations.
Thanks again!
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