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

1700

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

1. 1700 Marker

Inscription. The first bridge across the Providence River was 40 years old by this time. The first wharf was built behind Towne Street (later named South Main Street). The center of town was established in what is now called Moshassuck Square.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 49.586′ N, 71° 24.818′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Downtown Providence. Marker can be reached from Memorial Boulevard west of Exchange Street. The marker is in the open-air tunnel below Memorial Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Memorial Blvd, 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. 1650 (here, next to this marker); 1775 (here, next to this marker); 1803 (here, next to this marker); 1982 / 1989 (a few steps from this marker); 1856 (a few steps from this marker); Enhancing Our Urban Rivers (a few steps from this marker); 1873 - 1909 (a few steps from this marker); Wall of Hope (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

2. 1700 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.