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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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Repost • kellyirishdance We’re so happy to be back teaching at the RI Irish Ceilidhe Club! Join us on Thursdays in Cranston. ✨☘️
No place like KSID.
No place like home.
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#theresnoplacelikeksid #newenglandregion #rhodeislandirishdance #clrg #irishdancers #irishdanceprovidence #irishdance #ksid #kellyirishdance #tpwk #irishdancingmagazine #teamksid #idmfeisfun
providenceri #pvdpedestrianbridge #pedestrianbridge #eastprovidence #mattferraraphotography
Manchester street station
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#Sony #longexposure #longexposure_shots #architecture #night #providence #rhodeisland #manchesterstreetpowerstation #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge
October stuff #pettingcows #pvd #pvdpedestrianbridge #halloween #pezzafarm #newhampshire #waterfall
If you can dream it, you can achieve it ✨ #happyvalentinesday❤️ #travelphotography #providence #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge
Happy Halloween providence!!
#pvdpedestrianbridge #halloweencostume #corgi #ilovemydog #fluffycorgi
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
Took my niece and nephew to PVD Pedestrian Bridge for a late night wonder 😂 they loved it!! #pvdpedestrianbridge #uncle #thefunone #excitement #loveit
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
Senior portrait session with Olivia from earlier today at the new PVD Pedestrian Bridge! .
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#seniorpictures #seniorportraits #providence #pvdpedestrianbridge #portraitphotography #canon #canon5dmarkiii
Just a normal day in downtown Providence
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#providence #rhodeisland #pvd #ri #providenceri #newengland #rhody #love #oceanstate #downtownprovidence #pvdpedestrianbridge #sightseeing #photography #instapics #goprovidence #ig_providence
Dr Tremendanus and a Yuranian Alien hop a Providence River gondola ride with the theprovidencedrumtroupe on their way to their regular Thursday night drum jam on the #michaelvanleestenpedestrianbridge.
(Photo stills taken from PDT video)
lagondolaprov #gondola #gondolaride #provdowntown #providenceriver #bignazolab #providenceri #drtremendanus #yuranian #alieninvasion #shark #spacetransformationstation #theprovidencedrumtroupe #circusdynamics
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.
