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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM131Q_olney-street-riot-1831_Providence-RI.html
The Site of the Second Major Riot in 19th century Providence between Afro-American residents and white workers.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM131P_the-bicentennial-of-haitian-independence_Providence-RI.html
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 tha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM131N_marconi_Providence-RI.html
to Gugliemo MarconiFather 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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM131M_prince-hall_Providence-RI.html
PHA Dedicated To Our FounderPrince HallFirst Grand MasterFree and Accepted MasonsPatriot Soldier TeacherSept. 1748 - Dec. 1807
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM131L_prince-hall-masonic-lodge-f-a-m_Providence-RI.html
Hiram Lodge NO.3 of the Prince Hall Masons was founded in 1797. It is the second oldest lodge in Masonic history. The Masonic order has played an invaluable role in the development of Afro-American moral values. Social skills and leadership abilit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM131J_woonasquatucket-river_Providence-RI.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128V_wall-of-hope_Providence-RI.html
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 futur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128R_lady-carrington-and-the-blackstone-canal_Providence-RI.html
If this were the year 1828 you could climb aboard the barge Lady Carrington and travel by water all the way to Worcester.It was October 8, 1828 and the Blackstone Canal had opened for passenger and cargo service between Providence and Worcester. O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128N_the-history-of-the-weybosset-bridge_Providence-RI.html
adapted from The Civic and Architectural Development of Providenceby John Hutchins CadyJust to the north of where you are now standing the first bridge across the Providence River was erected in 1660, connecting the shore of the Neck with Weybosse…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128L_fountain-street_Providence-RI.html
At the turn of the century, the area around Mathewson Street was the core of Providence's entertainment district. By 1916, Providence had as many as sixteen theaters.The site next to Grace Church marked the changes. The Nickel theater known as Lot…