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

William Gilbane

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2020

1. William Gilbane Marker

Inscription.
In remembrance of the strength, courage and determination of William Gilane—who created opportunity and a lasting legacy of integrity through living his core values—may his spirit never be forgotten.

Born in 1842 in County Leitrim, he crossed the Atlantic in 1845, settling in Providence. He founded Wm Gilbane Contractor and Builder in 1873, Wm Gilbane and Brother Contractor in 1883 and the Gilbane Building Company in 1908. From those humble roots, his company has grown to include Gilbane Development Co. (1980) and Gilbane Inc. (2000) and its helping shape the skyline of Providence and cities across this great nation.

Erected by Gilbane Building Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 41° 49.397′ N, 71° 24.482′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Downtown Providence. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Dyer Street and Friendship Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 Crawford St, 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 Irish Famine Memorial (here, next to this marker); Easter Rising

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(a few steps from this marker); The Glory Days of Providence's Old Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Interstate 195 Relocation Project and the Old Harbor Plan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Changing Face of the West Bank / The West Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence River Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); River Relocation Project and Providence River Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2020

2. William Gilbane Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.