Rhodes on the Pawtuxet

 Congratulations on your engagement! We wish you much happiness as you embark on this new chapter in your lives. We invite you to schedule a tour of Rhodes (evening and weekend appointments are available), and we are happy to answer any questions that you may have. We appreciate your kind consideration! Please call 401.785.4333 to schedule your tour today! The famous Rhodes on the Pawtuxet was opened to the public in August of 1915. This beautiful building replaced the original structures (casino, boathouse, and ballroom), which burned to the ground in February of the same year. The architect John O’Malley designed the building in the neoclassical revival style, characterized by classical symmetry, prominent columns, and rounded arches. Many unique features of the building remain today, including 10,000 square feet of hardwood floors, 21’ ceilings with unobstructed views, the sculpture of the muse of the dance, Terpsichore, and the original Rhodes on the Pawtuxet gazebo, affectionately known as “The Trolley Stop”. In addition, the illuminated flag, long a part of Rhodes’ romantic history remains. It is said that during military balls and social dances, ladies would stand beneath the flag as a signal that they were available and waiting to be asked to dance. Many people have met their significant others at Rhodes, and it is truly a beloved Rhode Island landmark. Accommodating groups from 50 to 2,500 our ballroom is the ideal setting for meetings, seminars, trade shows, theater, dancing or any social function.