East Providence Center in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Freemasons' Hall
Grand Lodge of Rhode Island
Established 1791
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 41° 49.189′ N, 71° 22.362′ W. Marker is in East Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in East Providence Center. It is at the intersection of Taunton Avenue (U.S. 44) and Alice Street, on the right when traveling west on Taunton Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 199 Taunton Avenue, East Providence RI 02914, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Providence and on Narragansett Bay. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Avenida da Ribeira Grande (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I Memorial
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Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
This signages serves as a historical marker because it shares the significance of the hall as the flagship hall for the Freemasons of Rhode Island, as well as the year of its founding.
— Submitted July 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
