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Kennedy Plaza

1 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

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Last Updated: 10:15pm

Kennedy Plaza is modern Providence’s main hub for transportation β€” 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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09-25-2025 

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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
Some big #circlewheelies #sebikes #sebikelife #blocks #bigripper #kennedyplaza #providence #rhodeisland
Feeding the less fortunate 
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So many amazing artists are part of the line-up for the pvdpageant project!! πŸ˜πŸ‘‹πŸΎπŸ‘πŸ½ Keep an eye out for my poem/spoken word piece β€œKafka, 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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I just HAD to share this AMAZING shot taken at the height of the snowstorm last night by my friend streetstories_. instameetpvd #impvd #snow #winter #weather #nightshot #nofilter #pvd #providence #rhodeisland #newengland #urban #city #buildings #architecture #kennedyplaza #superman #news #photojournalism #picoftheday #photooftoday
Christmas is around the corner…

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Friends!! #skating #kennedyplaza
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
This lady said she can’t stand me!!!
My response: I know because you only have one leg 🦡 🀣🀣🀣🀣 only in #kennedyplaza
Rocking our #lillebaby in downtown Providence to check out the various festivals this holiday weekend #columbusday #federalhill #kennedyplazapvd #alexandanicenter

History

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.

Map

Kennedy Plaza is owned and managed by the City of Providence.

Contact Information

Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIPTA)

705 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI 02907
ripta.com
(401) 781-9400