Dedicated to the Memory
of the Men and Women, who
So Valiantly Served in the
Defense of Their Country
Naldor P. Berard
Born August 10, 1921
Died at Age 22
September 11, 1943
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy July
22, 1942. Was Seaman 1st . . . — — Map (db m191223) WM
Donated by Alvin Jenks in 1890, the park was built around Dexter's Ledge. In 1676 during King Philip's War, Indian scouts saw the approach of a colonist band from that height. Indians and colonists engaged in Pierce's Fight at a site along the . . . — — Map (db m303634) HM WM
Due to land disputes and broken peace treaties between local natives and early English settlers, King Philip's War took place for 14 months during 1675 and 1676. Captain Michael Pierce's fight with the natives occured on this spot in March of . . . — — Map (db m306435) HM
Near this spot Captain Michael Pierce and his company of
Plymovth Colonists ambvshed and outnvmbered were
almost annihilated by the Indians
March 26, 1676 — — Map (db m303649) HM WM
World's First Sri Chinmoy Peace Blossom
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 . . . — — Map (db m251523) HM
May 25, 1826 = May 25, 1976
Diverse hands fired upon
Betty
One of America's first elephants at the the north end of the rustic span that arched Chepachet River
Given in observation of the 150th anniversary of the event by Richmond and . . . — — Map (db m243023) HM
Department of Defense
United States of America
Army Marines Navy
Air Force Coast Guard
Army Reserve Sgt Gregory A Belanger
Army National Guard Staff Sgt Joseph Camara
Army National Guard Specialist Michael Andrade . . . — — Map (db m251925) WM
In honor and in memory of the citizens of Cranston who served their country during the Revolution 1776-1781 War of 1812 1812-1815 Mexican War 1846-1847 Civil War 1861-1865 . . . — — Map (db m251922) WM
Dedicated to the memory of the men of the City of Cranston who gave their lives in the Viet Nam War
by the students of
Cranston High School East
May 29, 1969 — — Map (db m251919) WM
In memory of the veterans who made the supreme sacrifice
World War II Korean Conflict Vietnam War
Dedicated Memorial Day 1972 — — Map (db m251924) WM
Pawtuxet
Baptist Church
Organized
1805
1806 - 1906
Pawtuxet Baptist Church
Organized Nov. 17, 1806 by 34 members from the First Church, Providence
In 1764-5 Peleg Arnold and Abraham . . . — — Map (db m251151) HM
Dedicated to the firefighters of Volunteer Fire Company #1 of Pawtuxet, RI who faithfully, diligently, and actively served this community from 1891 until 1995. They were summoned to each alarm of fire by the steeple bell of the Pawtuxet Baptist . . . — — Map (db m251153) HM
This bell was cast by George Holbrook in East Medway MA in 1840, and was installed at 22 Broad St. It remained there until 1977 when it was dismantled by the Knights of Columbus and brought to the Hayden Library and dedicated to the departed . . . — — Map (db m55663) HM
Arches Everywhere
At the mill complex which once filled this park, arched openings in buildings crossed raceways and defined the [unreadable] of windows and doors. Some of the arches are intact, but many are not. The two in front of you are . . . — — Map (db m251520) HM
pre-1800's
Prehistoric and historic Indian peoples, and English colonists, fished at Valley Falls leaving few traces.
1812 - 1820
Twin brothers Abraham and Isaac Wilkinson bought land and water rights on both sides of the river . . . — — Map (db m251521) HM
Na honrosa visita de sua excelκncia o Presidente da Republica Portuguesa Dr. Mario Soares, o Clube J. Lusitana Agredecido 24-5-87
[English translation:]
Commemorating the visit of His Excellency Dr. Mario Soares, . . . — — Map (db m251526) HM
A Cultural Context
The Valley Falls mill was once once of several industrial centers in the community. The mill here ran for over a hundred years until 1834, and [unreadable] Valley Falls the political center of Cumberland. The distinctive . . . — — Map (db m251501) HM
The house of Samuel B. Chase and Elizabeth Buffum Chase, once located across the street, played an important role in the antislavery movement of the 1840s and 1850s. As a secret refuge for fleeing slaves, this home was a stop on the "underground . . . — — Map (db m251489) HM
Hydraulic turbines are water motors that turn at great speed. The metal turbines at this site used the pressure of water (created by the [unreadable] dam) to generate power. They [unreadable], more efficient, and more durable than wooden water . . . — — Map (db m251522) HM
Dedicated by a grateful community in memory of all veterans who have championed the cause of freedom through service in the United States Armed Forces — — Map (db m251491) WM
Dedicated to the Glory of Almighty God in memory of Cumberland men and women who by their unselfish patriotism have advanced the American ideals of liberty and the universal brotherhood of man.
Servant of God well done.
Well . . . — — Map (db m251494) WM
The force of falling water can turn wheels and other devices to power machinery. Capturing that force requires a dam to divert water's natural path, artificial channels or raceways to lead water through a power-creating wheel, and a tailrace . . . — — Map (db m251519) HM
Your Key to the Past
On this Spot
The site of the brick storehouse, mentioned on the sign at the Broad Street park entrance is immediately to your left. There was a small addition to the storehouse right behind you. The bridge in front . . . — — Map (db m251517) HM
The largest ship graveyard in Rhode Island lies submerged under the waters off Bold Point.
The shoreline on which you stand has played a pivotal role in the region's industrial past for centuries and holds a hidden wealth of historical and . . . — — Map (db m303927) HM
History of John L. Lewis Waterfront Park
1. The area in which John L. Lewis Park is located was purchased in 1641 by Governor Edward Winslow of Plymouth and John Brown from Massasoit, Chief of the Wampanoag Indians. This area was first known as . . . — — Map (db m307616) HM
East Providence - Ribeira Grande
Sister Cities Committee
Established 1982
Recipient of the
Sister Cities International Award
for Professional Assistance
Sister Cities International Conference
Los Angeles, California . . . — — Map (db m222607) HM
Composed of men who in the dark days of the Civil War
from 1861 to 1865 offered their lives that this Union
might be preserved ★ ★ ★ There is a debt this nation
can never pay that is the debt of gratitude to the soldiers . . . — — Map (db m198157) WM
In honor of the men and women of East Providence who served in all wars and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country. — — Map (db m222606) WM
This bridge opened for traffic in 1930 and known as the Washington Bridge first opened to traffic on April 12th 1793 and which carried the following inscription on an abutment
Washington Bridge.
Built by John Brown . . . — — Map (db m222506) HM
Erected to the memory of the citizens of East Providence who served in the World War
1917 - 1918
Dedicated July 30, 1927
In Memoriam
Fred A. Almquist
John D. Austin
John E. Benson
Edgar P. Black
Donald E. Carlton . . . — — Map (db m251642) WM
Crescent Park
Looff Carousel
has been designated a National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1987
National Park Service
United States Department of the . . . — — Map (db m59284) HM
Here ended the Pilgrimage of Elizabeth Tilley Howland who died Wednesday 21-31 Dec. 1687 at home of her daughter Lydia & husband James Brown in Swansea. ~ Elizabeth married Pilgrim John Howland who came with her in the Mayflower Dec. 1620. From . . . — — Map (db m301162) HM
The past and present coexist in a quiet, contemplative setting This picturesque, peaceful landscape on the shores of Bullock Cove, was part of the area inhabited by the Pokanoket Tribe. In 1655, John Browne, a statesman of Rhode Island, . . . — — Map (db m301005) HM
Along the East Bay Bike Path, the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is perched on a rocky island jutting out approximately 800 feet from the Providence River's eastern shoreline. The lighthouse was constructed in 1871, was in operation until the 1970s, and . . . — — Map (db m251646) HM
Army
Capt. Casey Charles H.
" Hascall Theo C.
Lieut. Eddy Guyston S.
" Harris Ray L ★
Serg. Black Edgar P ★
" Bolland Leroy H.
" Chadsey Chas H.
" Gilmore Harold D.
" Girard Clifton J.
" . . . — — Map (db m252295) WM
Here Rev. Samuel Newman and associates, in 1644, found ample place, "Rehoboth," for their plantation.
Near this spot they built their first church at the centre of the "Ring of the Town", destroyed by Indians in 1676. Rebuilt and enlarged . . . — — Map (db m299260) HM WM
Reverend Samuel Newman, the founder of Rehoboth & the 1st Pastor of its first church and author of the 1st full English Concordance of the Holy Scriptures. Was born in Banebury, Eng. May 1602. Graduated at Trinity Coll. Oxford 1620, was Pastor ten . . . — — Map (db m299257) HM
The area of todays City of East Providence was inhabited by the Pokanoket Tribe, later known as the Wampanoag, for over 10,000 years. In 1621, the Massasoit Ousamequin entered into a mutual protection agreement with the English settlers in . . . — — Map (db m299261) HM
This spring is the site of the first settlement in 1636 by Roger Williams in the State of Rhode Island. Banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony because of his religious beliefs, he fled into the wilderness and found refuge with his friend . . . — — Map (db m302521) HM
This ancient Landmark holds an enviable record for the number of years it has housed civic, religious and community gatherings.
Second Baptist Church of Foster purchased this for $15.00 in 1795.
Rhode Island General Assembly voted a . . . — — Map (db m297561) HM
Banking on the Riverbank's Value
This house exists because of Wilbur Kelly, who owned the land and a small mill just up the canal. In his younger years, Wilbur Kelly had worked as a ship captain in a fleet owned by Brown and Ives. Later, he . . . — — Map (db m195922) HM
Kellys Mill Left An Impression
Do you see a rectangular footprint in front of you? It marks the site where the Kelly Mill stood. Starting in the early 1800s, the mill used water from the Blackstone River to power its spinning machines. . . . — — Map (db m195921) HM
1914 1918
Dedicated to the Glory of God, the Exhaltation
of Patriotism and the Promotion of Education
in Honor of Those from Lincoln
Who Served in the World War — — Map (db m195925) WM
The State of Rhode Island commemorates the implementation of the first statewide enhanced 9-1-1 uniform emergency telephone system in the United States of America under the direction of the 9-1-1 Authority
November 21, 1988
Honorable Zygmunt . . . — — Map (db m251609) HM
In memory of those who gave their life in Korea
Arthur J. Beliveau Pvt, U.S. Army 10-26-51
Albert T. Evonstka PFC, U.S. Army 5-20-51 — — Map (db m251615) WM
In memory of those who gave their lives for their country
World War I
William Bradbrook
William Bradley
Joseph Bragan
Albert Darnbrough
Rowland S. Dodge
Charles Forest
Joseph Goulais
Angelo Marino . . . — — Map (db m251616) WM
In memory of those who gave their life in Vietnam
Thomas E. Baglini SP4, U.S. Army 5-27-68
John A. Bulpitt PFC, U.S. Army 4-28-66
William G. Norberg Major, U.S. Army 6-7-66 — — Map (db m251617) WM
Erected and dedicated in grateful recognition of their services to the men from North Providence who entered the service of their country to fight in the World War and who pledged their lives to the cause of world wide liberty — — Map (db m251612) WM
This building is named in honor of the man most responsible for designing and implementing the Rhode Island Enhanced 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System the first statewide enhanced 9-1-1 system in the United States of America — — Map (db m251611) HM
The Mercantile Center
The two brick and stone buildings in front of you played an important role in the planned mill village of Slatersville. Known as the Commercial Blocks they were built by the Slater Company for the use of their workers. . . . — — Map (db m197767) HM
James Slater Memorial Park In Honor of James S. Slater Born Apr.23, 1841 Died Nov. 11, 1915 Town Clerk No Smithfield 1903-1914 General Assembly 1914-1915
To whom the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations owes recognition for the . . . — — Map (db m197766) HM
Dedicated in Honor of
The patriotic Men and Women of the
Town of North Smithfield
Who Served Their Country in Time of War
Vietnam Era
★Leon Atterbridge · ★Rene Bois · ★Frederick Carter · ★Robert Labrecque · . . . — — Map (db m197769) WM
Vietnam War Memorial
From the people of
The town of North Smithfield
In recognition of those who defended
Freedom during the Vietnam War
and to those Men and Women
who sacrificed their lives that we may
live in Freedom and . . . — — Map (db m192605) WM
Dedicated to the men and women of Burrillville who answered the call for Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism — — Map (db m191222) WM
Just six years after building Slater Mill, Samuel Slater's partners, William Almy and Obadiah Brown, bought another mill on their own. They even copied some of Slater's machine designs for their mill.
This annoyed Slater so much that he . . . — — Map (db m151663) HM
Tradition holds that Ebenezer Jenks built the house in front of you in the mid-1700s. He was the grandson of Pawtucket's first settler, Joseph Jenks, Jr.
By the end of the 1700s, Sylvanus Brown, a mechanic owned the place. He welcomed Samuel . . . — — Map (db m151660) HM
Samuel Slater came here from England in 1789. He had just finished a seven-year apprenticeship at an English cotton mill, which gave him great knowledge of the water-powered spinning process developed over the previous two decades.
With the . . . — — Map (db m151668) HM
Built in 1685, this is the oldest standing house in Pawtucket and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is now operated by the Pawtucket Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
For tour Hours Contact the Park Office — — Map (db m45087) HM
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the first successful cotton mill in America this tablet was presented to the Old Slater Mill Association, present owners of this historic building in honor of the textile pioneer whose name they . . . — — Map (db m1613) HM
Control of waterpower meant control of economic, political, and social power.
A mill developer's first "power grab" was to build a walled dam. This created a pond that stored water to power the mill.
Other villagers didn't willingly . . . — — Map (db m151665) HM
First Rhode Island woman to make the supreme sacrifice as an Army Nurse with the Armed Forces of the United States in France during the World War
"She laid him with the dead as she turned to soothe the living and bind the wounds . . . — — Map (db m151678) WM
1885-1918
During his flying career, Jack McGee, one of Pawtucket's most famous sons and a pioneer in this country's aviation history, used this general area of Darlington to make many of his historic flights.
On June 11th 1918 he was killed . . . — — Map (db m45089) HM
This is the oldest stander carousel in the world it was built by pioneer craftsman Charles I. D. Looff in 1895, and was installed in Slater park in 1910.
Open weekends April, May, June, September, October and daily in July and August. Available . . . — — Map (db m45091) HM
David Wilkinson and his father built this mill together, finishing it in 1811. It made sense to build it next to Slater Mill. When Slater married Wilkinson's sister, Hannah, the families grew even closer and shared several ventures.
At . . . — — Map (db m151661) HM
Samuel Slater (1768-1835) opened this water-powered cotton spinning factory in 1793. Slater had left England in 1789 with working knowledge of mechanical yarn-making, and in Pawtucket he discovered artisans with the skills necessary for starting . . . — — Map (db m118316) HM
The American Industrial Revolution began right here. In 1793, Samuel Slater teamed up with investors and local artisans. Together, they built a first for the United States—a successful cotton spinning mill that was run by water power. . . . — — Map (db m151657) HM
This building is a contributing structure of the
Downtown Pawtucket
Historic District
in the
National Register of Historic Places
United States Department of the Interior
The Deborah Cook Sayles . . . — — Map (db m151674) HM
This building is a contributing structure of the
Downtown Pawtucket
Historic District
in the
National Register of Historic Places
United States Department of the Interior
[Top plaque:]
The . . . — — Map (db m151672) HM
Honor to our gallant men and women
who served their nation
in the military during times of peril
They gave their yesterdays
in order to insure our tomorrows
Lest we forget
A grateful community
wishes to acknowledge all . . . — — Map (db m151653) WM
In 1900 the Redmond family moved to Pawtucket from Fall River. Lawrence soon found employment with the Western Union Telegraph Company. Later he worked for the postal telegraph system. He enlisted in the Rhode Island National Guard, Coast . . . — — Map (db m251488) HM WM
Slater Mill was America's first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill. For a small fee, tour the mill and learn how Samuel Slater and local craftsmen created machines that spun cotton into thread. Explore the Wilkinson machine shop and see a . . . — — Map (db m151659) HM
The American Industrial Revolution began at Slater Mill. Here, in 1793, Samuel Slater, with Providence investors and Pawtucket artisans, built the first water-powered, cotton spinning factory in the United States. Beginning with this wooden mill, . . . — — Map (db m118324) HM
To perpetuate the memory of all who with unfailing loyalty defended on land and sea the nation's honor in the War with Spain, Phillipine Insurrection and China Relief Expedition. — — Map (db m151652) WM
Sylvanus Brown lived in this cottage from 1784 to 1824. Brown's proven pattern-making and carpentry skills earned him a place at Samuel Slater's side. Brown had also built water-powered mills and visited European mill sites. Between 1789 and . . . — — Map (db m118327) HM
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