Downtown Providence
Bordered by the Providence River and Interstate 95 is Providence’s downtown neighborhood, the geographical, political, economic, and cultural core of Rhode Isl…
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Trinity Repertory Companylocation_fillFew theaters can say they’ve housed the evolution of American entertainment like this one. Now home to the Ton…
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Providence Public Librarylocation_fillA fixture of the capital city, the Providence Public Library (PPL) has continuously served the downtown commun… -
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AS220location_fillNo organization embodies Providence’s moniker, “The Creative Capital”, more than AS220. Founded in 1985, this … -
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Providence Performing Arts Centerlocation_fillWeybosset Street was alive with excitement as nearly 14,000 people attended the opening of the new 3,100 seat … -
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Johnson and Wales Universitylocation_fillJohnson & Wales University is a world renowned leader in experiential education, with degree programs in arts … -
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The Arcadelocation_fillImagine people hustling and bustling in search for the finest goods this 19th-century neighborhood had to offe… -
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Custom Houselocation_fillA symbol of the long history of business downtown, the Custom House was completed in 1857. Originally built as… -
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Market Houselocation_fillBoston wasn’t the only place to throw a tea party! Here, on March 2, 1775, Providence residents protesting the… -
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Industrial Trust Buildinglocation_fillPopularly known as the “Superman Building,” because of its resemblance to the iconic Daily Planet building in … -
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Shepard Company Buildinglocation_fillFew places in downtown evoke such fond memories like the iconic Shepard Company Department Store, a fixture of… -
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Providence Biltmore Hotellocation_fillIt is said that every Rhode Islander visits the Biltmore Hotel at least once. Opened in June of 1922, the Bilt… -
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Providence City Halllocation_fillThough the area around it has changed over the years, Providence City Hall remains a constant in downtown Prov… -
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Kennedy Plazalocation_fillCreated as Exchange Place in the 19th century, Kennedy Plaza stands out in a neighborhood defined by change. I… -
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Burnside Parklocation_fillAmidst the flurry of trains and industry that marked this area during the 19th century was a much needed bucol… -
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Union Stationlocation_fillImagine this building as the central location for industry and modernity in 19th-century Providence. Picture a… -
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WaterPlace Park and Waterfirelocation_fillOne acre of water in the four-acre park here today represents a vital part of early Providence history. The wa…
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