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Kennedy Plaza

1 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

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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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Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk summer season Finale! The Weeklings!! They are the most, a unique celebration of the music and muse of The Beatles getting the party started for The Cowsills. Wed Sept 3rd 7pm in Atlantic City at Kennedy Plaza. Don’t be late!
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CLASSIC POP STAR FINALE CONCERT!!!!! Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City Kennedy Plaza Concert Series Finale Wed. Sept 3rd 7pm, starring The Cowsills, one of the most beloved classic pop, TV and Broadway musical artists!! Starting the party, 
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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.

Contact Information

Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIPTA)

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