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College Hill in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
 

World War I Memorial

 
 
World War I Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012
1. World War I Memorial Marker
Inscription.
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
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(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.) 
 
World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012
2. World War I Memorial
Let us strive on.... To do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations Lincoln
World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012
3. World War I Memorial
World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012
4. World War I Memorial
World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012
5. World War I Memorial
World War I Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012
6. World War I Memorial Marker
So nigh the grandeur turn to our dust so near is God to man when duty whispers low "thou must" the youth replies "I can" Emerson
World War I Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012
7. World War I Memorial Marker
World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012
8. World War I Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 732 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 12, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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