College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
World War I Memorial
By this memorial the city of Providence commemorates the loyal courage and fidelity of all her citizens who served in the World War whose high example still summons us to love and serve our country
Erected 1929 by The City of Providence.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 41° 49.509′ N, 71° 24.471′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in College Hill. Marker is on South Main Street close to College Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Providence RI 02903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rhode Island Korean Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Luigi Scala (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Merchant Marine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); PFC Alfred Silver USA (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochambeau's Army in Rhode Island (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of The Weybosset Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Around the Corner from Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
Regarding World War I Memorial. The granite memorial, designed by architect Paul Cret, was erected in 1929 and stands 150 feet high. The statue at the top of the column represents Peace.
Also see . . . Providence, Rhode Island. World War I National Monument Inventory website entry (Submitted on April 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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