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Fall River in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Gates of the City

 
 
Gates of the City Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
1. Gates of the City Marker
Inscription.
These "gates" symbolize the friendship between two sister-cities
Fall River and Ponta Delgada
reaching across the Atlantic to share their cultures, their hopes and the dreams of their people.
July 22, 2006
Edward M. Lambert, Jr.
Mayor

 
Erected 2006 by Cities of Fall River and Ponta Delgada.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 2006.
 
Location. 41° 42.113′ N, 71° 9.849′ W. Marker is in Fall River, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of Water Street and Ponta Delgada Boulevard on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 Water St, Fall River MA 02721, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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
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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Portuguese Presidential Visit (here, next to this marker); White Star Line (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fall River Whaling (about 500 feet away); American Print (about 500 feet away); Fall River Line: Floating Palaces (about 600 feet away); Mechanics Mill (about 600 feet away); Fall River and Ponta Delgada, Sister Cities (about 600 feet away); "Hortensia" (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fall River.
 
Gates of the City Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
2. Gates of the City Marker
Gates of the City Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
3. Gates of the City Marker
The Gates of the City image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0)
4. The Gates of the City
Plaque naming the committee members image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
5. Plaque naming the committee members
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Oct. 5, 2026