This striking building is near the bottom of the challenging climb up to the top of College Hill in Providence, Rhode Island. It is an architectural monument to the American Arts and Crafts Movement of the 1880s. Its half-timbered main facade was built in 1885 with elaborate Art Nouveau stucco sections between the timbers.
The Fleur de Lys Building is a dedicated studio building owned by the Providence Art Club for the use of its members. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fleur de Lys was purpose built as artists' studios and was never a domicile of any kind.
Originally owned by Sydney Burleigh, it was deeded to the Art Club at the time of his death.
Typically six artists have studios in the building.
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