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October 16, 1895
The Providence News
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Jury in William H. Turner vs. City of Providence case awards $34,806.85 for land taken for Roger Williams Park extension, valuing dry lots at 11 cents/sq ft, flowed land at 4 cents, streets at 2 cents, plus interest.
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The jury in the case of William H. Turner against the city of Providence, for the assessment of the value of land for Roger Williams Park extension, retired and brought in a verdict this afternoon as follows: Dry lots, 231,605 square feet at 11 cents per foot $25,486.45; flowed land, 44,307 square feet at 4 cents per foot, $1,772.28; streets, dry land, 66,763 square feet at 2 cents per foot, $1,335.26; total value of land taken, $28,594.00; interest, $6,212.85; amount awarded plaintiffs, $34,806.85.
The jury in the case of William H. Turner against the city of Providence, for the assessment of the value of land for Roger Williams Park extension, retired and brought in a verdict this afternoon as follows: Dry lots, 231,605 square feet at 11 cents per foot $25,486.45; flowed land, 44,307 square feet at 4 cents per foot, $1,772.28; streets, dry land, 66,763 square feet at 2 cents per foot, $1,335.26; total value of land taken, $28,594.00; interest, $6,212.85; amount awarded plaintiffs, $34,806.85.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Land Valuation
Jury Verdict
Roger Williams Park
Providence
Award
What entities or persons were involved?
William H. Turner
City Of Providence
Where did it happen?
Providence
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Key Persons
William H. Turner
City Of Providence
Location
Providence
Story Details
Jury awards William H. Turner $34,806.85 against the city of Providence for land taken for Roger Williams Park extension, including values for dry lots, flowed land, and streets plus interest.