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Kennedy Plaza is modern Providence’s main hub for transportation — as many as 69,000 people move through this site daily. Created as Exchange Place in the 19th century, this plaza has always served transportation needs. Thousands of people stood here to see President Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Houdini, and presidential candidate John F. Kennedy. Today Kennedy Plaza remains a gathering place for the community, anchored by three city parks, including The Providence Rink, which features ice skating, recreation, music and arts.
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William Close playing the #EarthHarp, fastened to the #SupermanBuilding, in #KennedyPlaza for #pvdfest in #providence.
I can`t stop making things. Kennedy Plaza book available. 5.00 in person or Venmo. Ademuth@gmail.com or ourfavoritestore.bigcartel.com Local delivery available. Probably available at Ada soon. #kennedyplazapvd #kennedyplaza #burnsidepark #bestofrhodeisland
#providence #kennedyplaza #thebiltmore #supermanbuilding #history #historic #preservation #architecture #america
So many amazing artists are part of the line-up for the pvdpageant project!! 😍👋🏾👏🏽 Keep an eye out for my poem/spoken word piece “Kafka, Keats and Kennedy Plaza” which describes my feelings around the pandemic lock-down and the many stages of the crazy year!
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Feeding the less fortunate
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#DealyPlaza #downtown #dallas #KennedyPlaza #historic #nola #coolpic #sunny #texas
Curd Alert: The Murray’s Cheese Truck just set up shop in Downtown Providence! Come get cheesy with us at Kennedy Plaza! Proceeds go to the #RIFoodBank! #mongeronwheels CheeseSociety #ACSCheeseCamp #RhodeIsland #KennedyPlazaPVD
#Tbt #bffr #schooldays #riptarides #kennedyplaza #chubbycheeks
Christmas is around the corner…
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#christmas
#christmasdecor
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#cityhall#kennedyplaza
#puddlereflection#lbny
#puddlegrams#reflection
#reflectionphotography
#weldyescalantephotography#weldyescalantephoto
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Winter walks in downtown Prov. #Downcity #Providence #PVD #kennedyplazapvd #lookingood #ig_rhodeisland #johnnyclamcakes
A Civil War memorial, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument currently sits in its third location, which is approximately the same as its original location when dedicated in 1871. When the monument was relocated to the center of Exchange Place in 1913, the height of the pedestal was doubled, from 5 steps to 10, and the cannon balls were separated from the canons. In 2001 the monument was returned to its original height when it was moved back to the west end of what is now Kennedy Plaza, but the cannon balls went away. Photo is circa 1925.
Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen.
Kennedy Plaza is owned and managed by the City of Providence.
<p>Erected in 1871 and designed by noted sculptor Randolph Rogers, this 42-foot Civil War memorial in Kennedy Plaza is crafted from blue Westerly granite and bronze and honors Rhode Island’s fallen. Four cannons anchor steps leading to allegorical figures of War, Victory, Peace, and History—the latter represented by a Black woman—alongside panels listing the dead, including members of the 14th Rhode Island Regiment Heavy Artillery (Colored). Above them stand statues symbolizing artillery, cavalry, infantry, and navy service, crowned by an allegorical America. Inscriptions and emblems such as bronze stars, wreaths, an eagle, and the Rhode Island anchor underscore its commemorative purpose. Website: commemorativeworksprovidenceri.digitalscholarship.brown.edu/exhibits/show/soldiers--sailors--and-slavery/item/5</p>
<p>Big Nazo Lab is the home base of BIG NAZO, an international performance collective of visual artists, puppet performers, and masked musicians known for creating larger-than-life characters, immersive environments, and interactive spectacles. Blending innovative mask and puppetry techniques with live music, comedy, sci‑fi flair, and audience improvisation, the lab functions as an exhibition space, creature-building workshop, and community hub where visitors can encounter the group’s irreverent, high-energy artistry.</p>
Join us in preserving and enhancing the Downtown Providence Park Network (DPPN)
🎃🍂 Your ultimate guide to this week in Downtown Providence! Explore spooky, fun, and cultural events happening in the heart of the city’s parks and historic spots:
✨ Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular – Halloween magic you don’t want to miss! @rogerwilliamspark
🚤 Haunted Boat Tours – Ghostly tales on the water @provriverboat
🏛️ The Creative Capital: Art & Architecture Tour – Discover Providence’s iconic landmarks @pvdtourco
🎶 Live Music at @guildpvd – Tunes to brighten your week.
👻 @providenceghosttour – Experience the city’s spooky side.
📍 Fun for locals, families, and visitors – all happening in Downtown Providence parks! Don’t miss out on the best events in Providence this week.
#ProvidenceRI #DowntownProvidence
🎃🍂 Your ultimate guide to this week in Downtown Providence! Explore spooky, fun, and cultural events happening in the heart of the city’s parks and historic spots:
✨ Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular – Halloween magic you don’t want to miss! @rogerwilliamspark
🚤 Haunted Boat Tours – Ghostly tales on the water @provriverboat
🏛️ The Creative Capital: Art & Architecture Tour – Discover Providence’s iconic landmarks @pvdtourco
🎶 Live Music at @guildpvd – Tunes to brighten your week.
👻 @providenceghosttour – Experience the city’s spooky side.
📍 Fun for locals, families, and visitors – all happening in Downtown Providence parks! Don’t miss out on the best events in Providence this week.
#ProvidenceRI #DowntownProvidence
🛍️ Let’s go shopping in Downtown Providence!
Here’s your must-stop lineup:
✨ Weird Providence
💞 Modern Love
🏠 Homestyle
🎨 Craftland
👑 Queen of Hearts
🌿 The Landing
🕶️ NAVA
📚 Symposium Books
Which one are you hitting first? 👇
(Should we do a part 2? 👀)
#ShopLocalPVD #DowntownProvidence
A walk along the Providence River has always been a walk through history. 💫
Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen
Fall vibes + city nights = the perfect week to get downtown. Check out what’s happening: music, shows, tours, and the 40th Annual Galbani Columbus Weekend Festival!
30 Exchange Terrace
Providence, RI 02903