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The state of Rhode Island joined in the effort to rescue the theater, as did local businesses and foundations. The venue re-opened in October 1978 [7] From 1978 under the name Ocean State Theatre, a name it held until 1982. [8] Beginning in 1999, the theater was extensively remodeled and largely restored to its original 1928 opulence.
Waterplace Park is an urban park situated along the Woonasquatucket River in downtown Providence, Rhode Island at the original site of the Great Salt Cove. Finished in 1994, Waterplace Park is connected to 3/4 mile of cobblestone-paved pedestrian walkways along the waterfront known as Riverwalk. Venice-styled Pedestrian bridges cross the river ...
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Prospect Terrace Park is a park located on Congdon Street in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. The park was founded in 1869, on land that was given to the city by residents of the neighborhood. [1] [2] The park is known as "The Jewel of the City" [3] for its dramatic elevated view of Downtown Providence.
The Roger Williams Park Zoo of Providence, Rhode Island, contains more than 800 animals in natural settings from a total of 160 species from around the world.In 1986, the zoo became the first zoo in New England to earn accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
An engraving depicting Exchange Place in 1886. Kennedy Plaza has seen numerous transformations over the 19th and 20th centuries. [3] According to architectural historian William McKenzie Woodword, the site is Providence's "most constantly reworked space, and fully interpreting its history would fill a book that could be a landmark in understanding American urbanism."
At the time of the Arcade's opening, there were few retail stores on the west side of the Providence River. [8] Most shopping was located on the east side or Cheapside district. [ 8 ] The arcade was slow to attract customers and was known as "Butler's Folly" for many years because of its distance from the retail districts. [ 8 ]
Providence's quirky, artistic charm continues to make headlines. Following a shoutout from Vogue Magazine, the capital of the Ocean State placed second out on CNN's 2024 list of America's Best ...