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

Monsignor Cavallaro Plaza

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

1. Monsignor Cavallaro Plaza Marker

Inscription. This monument and parcel of land were dedicated, October 21, 1979 in honor of,
Reverend Monsignor Galliano J. Cavalaro

"Monsignor Cavallaro was pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church since 1960, and Director of Catholic Cemeteries for the Diocese of Providence, since 1959. He pioneered the renaissance of the Federal Hill area, at a time when few persons expressed faith in the redevelopment effort."
Commendatore Joseph R. Muratore
Italian Vice Consul (Ret.)

Erected 1979.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1979.

Location. 41° 49.417′ N, 71° 25.484′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Federal Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Atwells Avenue and Dean Street, on the right when traveling west on Atwells Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 240 Atwells Ave, 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. Burrington Anthony House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Raymond Dettore, Jr. (about 600 feet away); Giuseppe Garibaldi

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Giovanni Da Verrazzano (approx. ¼ mile away); The Mattera Legacy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Woonasquatucket River (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); P.F.C. Louis Tocci Memorial Square (approx. 0.4 miles away). 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. Monsignor Cavallaro Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.