Washington Park in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Marconi
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
1. Marconi Marker
Gugliemo Marconi
Father of
Wireless Telegraphy
A grateful generation erects this monument in thanksgiving for the wondrous gift of aerial communication which has enriched commerce and industry. Fostered the arts and sciences. Bringing treasures of greater knowledge and happiness into the hearts and homes of mankind
Erected 1953.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Science & Medicine.
Location. 41° 47.199′ N, 71° 24.551′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Washington Park. Marker is on F C Greene Memorial Blvd., on the left when traveling west. Located in Roger Williams Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Providence RI 02905, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Museum of Natural History and Planetarium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dalrymple Boathouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Botanical Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Monkey Island (approx. ¼ mile away); The Bicentennial of Haitian Independence (approx. ¼ mile away); Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
2. Marconi Marker
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
3. Marconi Marker
top of the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 565 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
