CH 112 1900's Precious Blood church (L'Eglise du Precieux Sang) at Carrington and Park Avenues. First "French" Catholic church in Woonsocket. Founded in 1873. First services for French Canadians who belonged to St. Charles parish were held in Edward Harris' warehouse on North Main Street. Church was dedicated on July 17, 1881. Half-built in 1875, severe gale destroyed it in 1876 necessitating reconstruction.

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