Robert E. Freeman Park is at the corner of two major streets in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. This pocket park with a small fountain sculpture in the middle of it showcases an imaginative use of a space that would otherwise be empty or uninspiring. A Memorial to Robert E. Freeman After it displaced a residential […]
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Kennedy Plaza Continually Transforms to Best Serve the Providence Community
Kennedy Plaza features a collection of landmarks, gardens and entertainment in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Serving as a civic and transportation hub since it was created, Kennedy Plaza has become an essential part of the community on account of the activity and connections that it continues to cultivate. The Civic Heart of Providence Known as […]
The Monuments of Burnside Park Provide an Identity for Providence
Named for a general in the American Civil War that made his name in the sate, Burnside Park is located in Downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Dominated by two large monuments, these pieces have provided the space with an identity that have allowed it to serve as an attraction for residents and visitors alike. The Statue […]
The Collyer Monument Provides an Identity for a Pawtucket Community
Located at the entrance of the Woodland Neighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the Collyer Monument is dedicated to firefighters who helped to define the early city and community. By representing a multitude of history, people and interests, the monument has come to define the identity of the space it resides in as well as the […]