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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12E8_history-of-the-dumplings_Jamestown-RI.html
Historically, the rocky cliffs behind and above the buildings of the Harbor Mine Complex were of military significance to Rhode Island's earliest colonists, who built earthen fortifications on its headland and installed cannon to protect nearby Ne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12E5_harbor-mine-torpedo-complex_Jamestown-RI.html
The Harbor Mine or Torpedo Complex was constructed during the period of 1908 to 1911 as part of a comprehensive harbor defense system for Narragansett Bay. The two-story concrete structure served as a Mine Storage Warehouse in which the parts requ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12E2_fort-wetherill_Jamestown-RI.html
Situated atop 50-70 foot high cliffs with clear views of the horizon and Block Island to the south. Fort Wetherill held an important strategic position within an extended harbor defense system of Narragansett Bay during World Wars I and II.The gov…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12E1_oil-storage-building_Jamestown-RI.html
Beavertail Light was lit with whale oil for many decades. Whale oil was smoky, hard to light at cold temperatures, and the quality varied greatly. In addition, early lights were dim and burned twenty to thirty gallons of oil a month. In the early …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12E0_prospect-hill_Jamestown-RI.html
This area along the crest of Prospect Hill was an integral part of the Narragansett Bay coastal defense system from 1916 to 1945. From here, military observers had an unobstructed view of the approaches to the Bay, as well as East and West passage…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128V_wall-of-hope_Providence-RI.html
This mosaic was created by more than 10,000 Rhode Island Residents of all ages, races, religion, and cultures. The magnificent artwork you see here is a tribute to loved ones lost, to the heroes of the 9-11-01 tragedy and to our hope for the futur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128R_lady-carrington-and-the-blackstone-canal_Providence-RI.html
If this were the year 1828 you could climb aboard the barge Lady Carrington and travel by water all the way to Worcester.It was October 8, 1828 and the Blackstone Canal had opened for passenger and cargo service between Providence and Worcester. O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128N_the-history-of-the-weybosset-bridge_Providence-RI.html
adapted from The Civic and Architectural Development of Providenceby John Hutchins CadyJust to the north of where you are now standing the first bridge across the Providence River was erected in 1660, connecting the shore of the Neck with Weybosse…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128L_fountain-street_Providence-RI.html
At the turn of the century, the area around Mathewson Street was the core of Providence's entertainment district. By 1916, Providence had as many as sixteen theaters.The site next to Grace Church marked the changes. The Nickel theater known as Lot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128H_boats-of-the-bay_Newport-RI.html
1. ? FerryIncreasing numbers of Rhode Islanders board cruise boats and ferries to get out of the Bay. These ferries are reminiscent of the pleasure steamboats that were so common on Narragansett Bay one hundred years ago.
2. ? Fast FrigateNavy …