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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Providence
Providence, Rhode Island and Vicinity
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| | Top Marker The Hurricane of September 21st 1938 driven by a wind velocity of 95 MPH max caused tidal waters to reach a new level as indicated below
13 feet 8½ inches
above mean high water
one foot eleven and one fourth inches higher . . . — — Map (db m56293) HM |
| | You are standing in the middle of what was not so long ago a major city entrance ramp from Interstate Route 195. Until the year 2002, heavily trafficked highway access roads lines the length of both river banks. Upriver, the granite-clad pedestrian . . . — — Map (db m151747) HM |
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To the memory of
Roger Williams
The Apostle of Soul Liberty
Founder of the
State of Rhode Island
and
Providence Plantations
Below this spot
then at the waters edge
stood the rock
on which
according to tradition . . . — — Map (db m151690) HM |
| | [Upper Marker:]
This building was erected in 1769 as a public school house by the town and its properties. Occupied by Brown University in 1770. One of the four first free public school buildings in 1800. Occupied by a school for colored . . . — — Map (db m56049) HM |
| | A Short River Through Time
“Mooshausick,” was the name given by the native Narragansett tribe to the body of water that flows into the Providence River at Confluence Park. It means “river where the moose . . . — — Map (db m107704) HM |
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Early Years: Providence is a city with a long waterfront tradition. In 1636 Providence was established on the banks of the Providence River. During the 1600's, Providence, initially a farming community, grew slowly, spreading out along the . . . — — Map (db m151744) HM |
| | Left Plaque The Spring on this lot was the original water supply around which Roger Williams gathered the first settlers was in 1721 by reservation in the deed from the Proprietors of Providence made accessible to the townspeople forever . . . — — Map (db m56174) HM |
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Forced worship stinks in God's nostrils.
Roger Williams, in a letter to Connecticut
Governor Thomas Prence (1670)
The steeple in front of you is the First Baptist Church in America, gathered by Roger Williams in 1638. Williams was . . . — — Map (db m122503) HM |
| | Daniel Chester French
Completed 1902
Restored 2002 by Granoff Associates
Daniel Chester French is best known as the sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial and Concord's Minute Man. This statuary portrays the two cultures that defined New England . . . — — Map (db m56285) 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 |
| | The site of Addison Hollow where the first nineteenth century blacks purchased property and the site of the first major riot — — Map (db m56153) HM |
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A freshwater spring attracted Roger Williams to this site and anchored the community.
Williams built his house across the street, and religious and civil meetings took place around its “gushing” waters.
The spring remained in . . . — — Map (db m107747) HM |
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The Early Years
“Wanasquatucket” was the name given by the native Narragansett tribe to the larger river that flows into the Providence River and Confluence Park.
It means “the river where the tide ends.” This . . . — — Map (db m107723) HM |
| | Eighteen years mayor of Providence
Pioneer in Urban Renewal — — Map (db m56284) HM |
| | Tockwotton and the Indiamen
The close of the War of Independence in 1783 found the local economy dominated by maritime trade. Wharves along South Water Street became overcrowded with merchant ships, as depicted in the 1800s scene above. In . . . — — Map (db m151689) HM |
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Union Station
has been listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
[Additional plaque on the building:]
Union Station
Architects
Stone, Carpenter & . . . — — Map (db m151638) HM |
| | Has Been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the Historic sites act of August 21 1935
This site possess exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the united states of America . . . — — Map (db m45072) HM |
| | This mosaic was created by more than 10,000 Rhode Island Residents of all ages, races, religion, and cultures. The magnificent artwork you see here is a tribute to loved ones lost, to the heroes of the 9-11-01 tragedy and to our hope for the . . . — — Map (db m56474) HM |
| | Development of the Rhode Island House Plan
1636 - 1800
Early 17th century house plan: one and a half story end chimney house frame, typical one room end chimney plan, and framing details. Studs were not often used in early Rhode Island . . . — — Map (db m151710) HM |
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In 1962, Mary Elizabeth Sharpe wrote of her vision for a park at the head of Narragansett Bay. Her passion for landscape allowed her to see beyond the abused and neglected waterfront. She shared her thoughts in a Providence Journal article. . . . — — Map (db m75991) HM |
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In remembrance of the strength, courage and determination of William Gilane—who created opportunity and a lasting legacy of integrity through living his core values—may his spirit never be forgotten.
Born in 1842 in County . . . — — Map (db m151750) HM |
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If this building could speak, it would tell the remarkable tale of a city’s transformation.
The Antram-Gray House, the oldest surviving commercial building in Providence, was built around 1730 as a residence and distillery.
It soon found . . . — — Map (db m107736) HM |
| | The Woonasquatucket River is one of the fourteen federally designated American Heritage Rivers. From its headwaters in North Smithfield, it flows to Providence where it creates Waterplace Park, and then joins other rivers to form the upper part of . . . — — Map (db m57577) HM |
| | By this memorial the city of Providence commemorates the loyal courage and fidelity of all her citizens who served in the World War whose high example still summons us to love and serve our country — — Map (db m56294) HM |
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The World War I monument stood at a spot 127 feet north of this plaque until 1987, when it was dismantled to make way for the relocated river. In 1995 it was reerected in Memorial Park to the south of here.
Consideration was given in the . . . — — Map (db m151711) HM |
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