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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the county seat for Providence County
Providence is in Providence County
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7-year-old Addie interviews farmer Eli of Little Rhody Farms in Foster:
Why did you get into egg farming?
My father came to the United States from Poland when rural land was affordable. He bought some land and started a chicken farm. I . . . — — Map (db m222431) HM
8-year-old Chase interviews farmer Adam of Florence & Manton Farm in Providence:
How did you start farming in the city?
I wanted land that I could bike to easily. I took note of all the empty lots and looked for places that already had . . . — — Map (db m222433) HM
These small, beautiful butterflies help pollinate many fruits, berries, and flowers. They are a federally listed endangered species.
They lay their eggs and their young feed only on the wild lupine plant. (Lupinus . . . — — Map (db m222362) HM
At least seven ice ages have chilled the earth over the last 1.6 million years. With each cooling, popular ice caps grow, ocean levels fall, and new habitats are created. When the planet warms, the oceans rise again, relocating and isolating . . . — — Map (db m222377) HM
Marco Polo, Italian explorer, traveled to lands where few Europeans had ever been. On his long journey, he saw animals living in extreme conditions and diverse habitats including:
Originally, the Masai giraffe lived throughout Africa. However, due to deforestation and habitat loss, they are only found in the savannahs of Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and Tanzania.
Range:
The savannahs of eastern Africa. . . . — — Map (db m222356) HM
Originally, the Masai giraffe lived throughout Africa. However, due to deforestation and habitat loss, they are only found in the savannahs of Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and Tanzania.
Range:
The savannahs of eastern Africa. . . . — — Map (db m222359) HM
1890
Construction begins on the Menagerie, the first major holding area for the Zoo's animal collection, with a budget of $10,000.
1891
The Menagerie opens.
1892
An additional $2,000 is awarded to add holding areas for . . . — — Map (db m222395) HM
In the early days of Roger Williams Park many animals, like monkeys, were located in habitats throughout the park's landscape. During the warm months you would see the agile members of Monkey Island feasting on peanuts and popcorn thrown to them . . . — — Map (db m222471) HM
With its yellow brick facade, French Chateau style, and a location on the highest part of the Park's landscape, this building is home to Rhode Island's only natural history museum. Designed by the Providence firm Martin and Hall and built in . . . — — Map (db m222434) HM
Purple loosestrife is pretty but it's a killer.
It's a non-native, invasive species that out-competes native plants in wetland and ponds. It chokes out native flora vital to the survival of many native animal species.
. . . — — Map (db m222371) HM
There are now over 40 facilities nationwide that continue to support the captive breeding of red wolves, including Roger Williams Park Zoo. Additionally, wolves have been successfully reintroduced to the wild and are establishing territory along . . . — — Map (db m222427) HM
Red wolves are a genetically distinct species, unique to North America. They are an important carnivore in the food chain.
Before 1900 red wolves covered much of the U.S. east of the Mississippi. By 1980 they were extinct in . . . — — Map (db m222366) HM
This area, known as the Seal House and Seal Pool, was built in 1938 when there was momentum to have animals located throughout the Park. However, those names do not reflect the actual occupants of this areasea lions.
Both sea lions and . . . — — Map (db m222453) HM
Starting in 1872, there was a small collection of animals and birds in the Park. By the 1900s, the collection grew to 47 species! Some species were housed in the Menagerie building, which is located in today's zoo. Others, like bison, bear, and . . . — — Map (db m222449) HM
1891
The Barn is constructed and houses a variety of animals, including the Park's work animals.
1975
The rear of the Barn is used as a holding area for the Providence Police Department's police dogs.
1986
The Barn is . . . — — Map (db m222360) HM
1849
A fire razes the mansion home of Anna Jenkins. According to legend, the family dog, a mastiff named "Black Prince", raises the alarm and saves Anna and her brother.
1851
The Sentinel is designed by Thomas F. . . . — — Map (db m222380) HM
Did you know that many people who live near red river hogs actually consider them a nuisance?
Humans, by changing the land, are partially responsible for the consumption of crops by the red river hog.
This is another example of how the . . . — — Map (db m222302) HM
SSP stands for "Species Survival Plan". In 1981 the AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) started the SSP program in an effort to address the dwindling captive populations of some species. AZA zoos and aquariums work cooperatively to . . . — — Map (db m222373) HM
This historic congregation was a leader in the anti-slavery movement. Emancipation day celebration and served as a station on the Underground Railroad — — Map (db m57753) HM
to
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. . . . — — Map (db m57581) HM
In memory of two Haitian Freedom Fighters born into slavery, Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines symbolized those who fought for the liberation of Saint Dominque from its colonial bonds between 1791-1804. Armed with the conviction that . . . — — Map (db m57583) HM
First tabernacle
1905
This edifice erected 1965
by
Rabbi Levi S. Plummer
Renaissance man - Humanitarian - Spiritual guide
Builder — — Map (db m223073) HM
These bocce courts and chess tables have been made possible by a generous gift from the Jeffrey Family in honor of
Bob and Gilda Jeffrey
A true neighborhood force, Gilda did much to help others and improve the neighborhood for all of us . . . — — Map (db m223065) HM
The 14th Regiment
In the summer of 1863, nearly 1,800 African-American recruits from Rhode Island and around the country set up "Camp Fremont" on the Dexter Training Ground, serving the nucleus of the Fourteenth Rhode Island Heavy . . . — — Map (db m223067) HM
Presented to the citizens of Providence, by Henry C. Clark, Esq., in honor of Ebenezer Knight Dexter, who gave his property for the benefit of the public and the homeless.
Leaving nothing but a headstone to mark our passage . . . — — Map (db m223071) HM
In honor of Master Gunnery Sergeant
Henry E. Bucci Memorial Square
Veteran of First and Second World Wars
Native of Providence born February 28, 1987
Killed in Action August 9, 1942
aboard the U.S.S. Vincennes at Guadalcanal
26 years . . . — — Map (db m222476) WM
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