Central Falls in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Sri Chinmoy Peace Bridge
Sri Chinmoy Peace Bridge
uniting
Cumberland - Sri Chinmoy Peace Town
and
Central Falls - Sri Chinmoy Peace City
Dedicated April 24, 1989 by Cumberland Mayor Francis R. Stetkiewicz and Central Falls Mayor Carlos A. Silva. Rededicated August 12, 1997 by Cumberland Mayor Francis A. Gaschen.
Sri Chinmoy, born August 27, 1931 in Bengal, India came to the United States April 13, 1964. Until his passing in 2007, he offered his message of peace to all through his prolific creativity in literature, music, art and sports.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Bridges & Viaducts • Peace • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1989.
Location. 41° 53.957′ N, 71° 23.408′ W. Marker is in Central Falls, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is on Broad Street (Rhode Island Route 114) 0.1 miles north of Madeira Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Broad St, Central Falls RI 02863, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Waterpower & Dams (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); Your Key to the Past / End of an Era (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bit About Arches (within shouting distance of this marker); c 1820 - 1934 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Turbine Power (about 300 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
