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Michael S Van Leesten Memorial Bridge
at James, Bridge St, Providence, RI 02903
The Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is a pedestrian bridge that spans the Providence River, connecting the east and west sides of the city. Originally built as part of the I-195 redevelopment project, the bridge was named in honor of Michael S. Van Leesten in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, economic development, and community leadership in Providence.
The bridge offers both functional and aesthetic value, providing a key pedestrian and cyclist connection between neighborhoods and serving as a public gathering space. The design of the bridge is modern, with sweeping curves and integrated lighting, making it a visually striking addition to the city’s waterfront. It plays a significant role in connecting various public spaces and has become a symbol of unity and progress in the city, reflecting Van Leesten's lifelong commitment to bridging divides within the community.
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Happy Halloween!🎃 Happy Samhain! 👻 #jewelrydistrictri #providenceri #providence #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge 195districtpark
Breathing a bit with my love tallulahstacos #waterfront #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge #PVD #TGIF
Intrepid chess fans! No worries, they quickly decided to go back in😎 #providence #providenceri 195districtpark #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge #snowday #jewelrydistrictri
So fun watching my hubby yajnarom perform today! He joined theprovidencedrumtroupe in the park.
Local friends: if you want to see more, the Providence Drum Troupe performs Thursdays at 6:30 pm at the #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge in downtown Providence 🙏
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#indianclubsofficial #indianclubs #positivevibrations #meditationinmotion #movementismedicine #hiyaj #collaboration
Spring is here! Flowers blooming, leaves popping, and people are coming out of hibernation 😎 photo credit: laurascottsf #jewelrydistrictri #195districtpark #providenceri #spring #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge
🌻 PVD appreciation post 🌻
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What a stunning sunset in providence tonight! Can you believe this is unfiltered!?
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Ice Cream time @ Michael Van Leesten Bridge #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge #rhodeislandstatecapitol #statecapitol #providence #rhodeisland #roadtripamerica #roadtriprhodeisland #dreamamerica #edreamamerica #dreamamericausa
Space Wolf and others are relieved by new expectations for affection on account of their sweaty paws.
#handshakes #paws #elbowbump #sweatyhandshake #spacewolf #wolvesofinstagram #anitacrackinstuff #wolf #socialdistancing #providence #anitacrackinwolf #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge #2venti2 #hi
Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge in Providence, RI. I took this photo at night when my brother, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew were visiting a couple of weeks ago. They love this pedestrian bridge, as do I.💙
#providence #providenceri #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge #rhodeisland #lilrhody #bridges #bridgesofinstagram
Oh, a little theprovidencedrumtroupe x erbband + bignazo tonight? Yes please! Oh, and a Manu Chao cover by Extraordinary Rendition Band? Classy!
#pvd #providencerhodeisland #providenceri #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge
History
Taken in 1958 by Providence photographer Lawrence Tilley as part of the ongoing Historic American Buildings Survey, this photo documents the rare occasion of a parking lot becoming something better. Prior to becoming a parking lot, this area was filled with buildings, including the original location of Brown & Sharpe.
Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen.
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The Michael S Van Leesten Memorial Bridge is maintained, managed, programmed, and developed by the City of Providence Parks Department.
