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101 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903

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Located at the intersection of present-day North Main Street and College Street at the base of College Hill, Market Square has historically functioned as a commercial, civic, and cultural locus of Providence.

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Looking east across Market Square around 1900, when the river had been almost completely covered over by what the Guinness Book of World Records named the widest bridge in the world.

Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen.

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1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence RI 02905
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A heartfelt welcome to our beautiful city, @melaniesutra, and thank you for sharing these magical moments in Providence! Your reel truly captures the charm, vibrancy, and hidden gems that make our city so special. 💕

From the perfect downtown location to world-class theater (@provpacri @thevetsri @trinity_rep) and culinary treasures like @belliniusa’s unforgettable focaccia, Providence has something to inspire everyone!

And for art lovers, highlights like the @splendorofflorence #SottAcqua pop-up and the breathtaking @waterfireprovidence make the city shine even brighter. 🎨🔥

We’re so glad you’ve experienced the magic here, and we hope to see you back soon! Providence is always ready to welcome you.

#TravelInspo #ArtLovers #FoodiesWelcome #DiscoverProvidence

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A heartfelt welcome to our beautiful city, @melaniesutra, and thank you for sharing these magical moments in Providence! Your reel truly captures the charm, vibrancy, and hidden gems that make our city so special. 💕 From the perfect downtown location to world-class theater (@provpacri @thevetsri @trinity_rep) and culinary treasures like @belliniusa’s unforgettable focaccia, Providence has something to inspire everyone! And for art lovers, highlights like the @splendorofflorence #SottAcqua pop-up and the breathtaking @waterfireprovidence make the city shine even brighter. 🎨🔥 We’re so glad you’ve experienced the magic here, and we hope to see you back soon! Providence is always ready to welcome you. #TravelInspo #ArtLovers #FoodiesWelcome #DiscoverProvidence

Last Saturday, we hosted nearly 150 residents on an unforgettable free trip with @savethebayri 🌊🐠🐟diving into the history, science, and beauty of Narragansett Bay and the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier.

🚢 As part of the Sott’Acqua: @splendorofflorence program, this experience brought us full circle in understanding the Hurricane Barrier and the critical flood mitigation efforts that protect downtown Providence. Participants of all ages, from 2 to 89 discovered:
🌟 How Hurricane Carol (1954) devastated Providence, leading to the construction of the Hurricane Barrier to prevent future storm surges.
🌊 The depth and ecology of Narragansett Bay, one of Rhode Island’s most treasured natural resources.
🌱 The incredible diversity of life in the Bay, including striped bass, blue crabs, quahogs, and oysters, along with the vital ecosystems of eelgrass meadows and salt marshes that support countless species.

This free program, generously sponsored by the @rifoundation Rhode Island Foundation, brought our community together to learn about our waterways’ fascinating history, delicate ecosystems, and their connection to global efforts in protecting and understanding our natural world. It was an incredible day filled with education, connection, and a renewed appreciation for the Bay’s impact on our daily lives.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on this journey to explore, learn, and celebrate the natural beauty and resilience of our backyard! Thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners: @ri_commerce, @providencetourismcouncil, @savethebayri @ting.barnardstudio, @paolinoproperties, @rifoundation, @collettetravel, @repgabeamo, @cityofprovidence, @pvdmayor , @riphilharmonic @downtownpvdparks, @riphilharmonic, @festivapartydesign, @hopeandmainpvd, @providenceact, @accademia_del_maggio, @brownu, @providenceact, @repgabeamo @southcountyri, @liunanewengland @hopeandmainpvd @belliniusa @gracechurchprovidence @ruthdavisassociates @santanderbankus @universityofri, @italyinboston @accademia_del_maggio @pocfoundation.ri @goprovidence and @risdmuseum!

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Last Saturday, we hosted nearly 150 residents on an unforgettable free trip with @savethebayri 🌊🐠🐟diving into the history, science, and beauty of Narragansett Bay and the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier. 🚢 As part of the Sott’Acqua: @splendorofflorence program, this experience brought us full circle in understanding the Hurricane Barrier and the critical flood mitigation efforts that protect downtown Providence. Participants of all ages, from 2 to 89 discovered: 🌟 How Hurricane Carol (1954) devastated Providence, leading to the construction of the Hurricane Barrier to prevent future storm surges. 🌊 The depth and ecology of Narragansett Bay, one of Rhode Island’s most treasured natural resources. 🌱 The incredible diversity of life in the Bay, including striped bass, blue crabs, quahogs, and oysters, along with the vital ecosystems of eelgrass meadows and salt marshes that support countless species. This free program, generously sponsored by the @rifoundation Rhode Island Foundation, brought our community together to learn about our waterways’ fascinating history, delicate ecosystems, and their connection to global efforts in protecting and understanding our natural world. It was an incredible day filled with education, connection, and a renewed appreciation for the Bay’s impact on our daily lives. Thank you to everyone who joined us on this journey to explore, learn, and celebrate the natural beauty and resilience of our backyard! Thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners: @ri_commerce, @providencetourismcouncil, @savethebayri @ting.barnardstudio, @paolinoproperties, @rifoundation, @collettetravel, @repgabeamo, @cityofprovidence, @pvdmayor , @riphilharmonic @downtownpvdparks, @riphilharmonic, @festivapartydesign, @hopeandmainpvd, @providenceact, @accademia_del_maggio, @brownu, @providenceact, @repgabeamo @southcountyri, @liunanewengland @hopeandmainpvd @belliniusa @gracechurchprovidence @ruthdavisassociates @santanderbankus @universityofri, @italyinboston @accademia_del_maggio @pocfoundation.ri @goprovidence and @risdmuseum!

Tonight! Experience the magic of Italian opera at Grace Episcopal Church in Providence! 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring renowned singers from the Academy of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and your Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. Celebrate the Splendor of Florence and the 25th Anniversary of the Friendship Pact between Florence and Providence with opera masterpieces by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and more. This free concert is our gift to you in honor of our 80th Anniversary, made possible by Rhode Island Commerce and our generous partners. Don’t miss this spectacular event!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners: @ri_commerce, @providencetourismcouncil, @savethebayri @ting.barnardstudio, @paolinoproperties, @rifoundation, @collettetravel, @repgabeamo, @cityofprovidence, @pvdmayor , @riphilharmonic @downtownpvdparks, @riphilharmonic, @festivapartydesign, @hopeandmainpvd, @providenceact, @accademia_del_maggio, @brownu, @providenceact, @repgabeamo @southcountyri, @liunanewengland @hopeandmainpvd @belliniusa @gracechurchprovidence @ruthdavisassociates @santanderbankus @universityofri, @italyinboston @accademia_del_maggio @pocfoundation.ri @goprovidence and @risdmuseum!
#HopeAndMain #DowntownMakersMarket #FlorenceMenu #LocalChefs #ItalianCuisine

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Tonight! Experience the magic of Italian opera at Grace Episcopal Church in Providence! 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring renowned singers from the Academy of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and your Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. Celebrate the Splendor of Florence and the 25th Anniversary of the Friendship Pact between Florence and Providence with opera masterpieces by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and more. This free concert is our gift to you in honor of our 80th Anniversary, made possible by Rhode Island Commerce and our generous partners. Don’t miss this spectacular event! Thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners: @ri_commerce, @providencetourismcouncil, @savethebayri @ting.barnardstudio, @paolinoproperties, @rifoundation, @collettetravel, @repgabeamo, @cityofprovidence, @pvdmayor , @riphilharmonic @downtownpvdparks, @riphilharmonic, @festivapartydesign, @hopeandmainpvd, @providenceact, @accademia_del_maggio, @brownu, @providenceact, @repgabeamo @southcountyri, @liunanewengland @hopeandmainpvd @belliniusa @gracechurchprovidence @ruthdavisassociates @santanderbankus @universityofri, @italyinboston @accademia_del_maggio @pocfoundation.ri @goprovidence and @risdmuseum! #HopeAndMain #DowntownMakersMarket #FlorenceMenu #LocalChefs #ItalianCuisine

🌍✨ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the impactful panel discussion on climate change, co-hosted by the Department of Italian Studies and the Office of Global Engagement at Brown University. We are deeply grateful to our esteemed moderator, Cornelia Dean, and our incredible panelists: April Brown, Enrica Caporali, Manuel Cordero, Emanuele Di Lorenzo, Macarena Gomez-Barris, and Kyle McElroy. Your insights and perspectives on flood vulnerability, infrastructure preservation, climate action, and community resilience were truly enlightening.

Thank you to the scholars, community members, and everyone who engaged in this important conversation, connecting global and local efforts for a more resilient future. #ClimateAction #CommunityResilience #BrownUniversity @brownu @italianstudies_brown

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🌍✨ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the impactful panel discussion on climate change, co-hosted by the Department of Italian Studies and the Office of Global Engagement at Brown University. We are deeply grateful to our esteemed moderator, Cornelia Dean, and our incredible panelists: April Brown, Enrica Caporali, Manuel Cordero, Emanuele Di Lorenzo, Macarena Gomez-Barris, and Kyle McElroy. Your insights and perspectives on flood vulnerability, infrastructure preservation, climate action, and community resilience were truly enlightening. Thank you to the scholars, community members, and everyone who engaged in this important conversation, connecting global and local efforts for a more resilient future. #ClimateAction #CommunityResilience #BrownUniversity @brownu @italianstudies_brown
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