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Providence
Its no wonder to be either attracted by the fragile beauty of green spaces or fascinated by mesmerizing attractions in the city as Providence happens to be heaven on earth. The city is also noted distinctly for its jewelry and silverwares.
You will never find a single dull moment as long as youre staying in the city. Experience the beauty of Providence while being a part of citys rich canvas of cultural celebrations to its vibrant artistic community.
Nestled in Providence County is the largest and capital of the US state of Rhode Island - Providence. It is one of the first established cities in United States and third largest city in the New England region.
Since Providence is developed at the mouth of the Providence River, near Narragansett Bay, the citys small footprint is crisscrossed by apparently erratic streets and a fastest changing demographic using them. According to US Census 2006 estimates, Providence had a population of 175,225 making it the 36th largest metropolitan population in the country.
The city of Providence was established in 1636 by Roger Williams after a religious exile from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The city earned its name in honor of Gods Merciful Providence which Williams believed was responsible for his finding such a haven to settle.
Having earned a status of the first cities to industrialize, the city rose to prominence for its jewelry and silverware industry. Presently, Providence city proper alone houses eight hospitals and seven institutions of higher learning, which has diversified the areas economy into service industries, though it still had distinction for manufacturing work.
Providence once earned a moniker the Beehive of Industry for gaining momentum in industrial sector but today it is nicknamed more commonly as The Renaissance City. According to 2000 Census, the city still had a high poverty rate and was still among the ten highest for cities over 100,000. As of climate, Providence lies within a humid continental climate zone and thus receives hot humid summer and cool winters but with humidity year-round.
Places of Interest
Providence has a wide array of mesmerizing attractions and interesting places to hang about. The city claims to have an 1,200-acre park land including notably Waterplace Park and Riverwalk, Roger Williams Park, Roger Williams National Memorial, and Prospect Terrace Park. The Prospect Terrace Park features expansive views and vibrant attractions of the downtown area.
Providence, being the primitive cities in the country, is littered with many significant buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. However, the East Side neighborhood including the largest contiguous area of buildings with many pre-revolutionary houses have also marked on the same register.
You may either pause at the First Baptist Church in America which was founded by Roger Williams. Nearby church is Roger Williams National Memorial. Downtown Providence is home to the oldest shopping center -Westminster Arcade as well as the fourth largest unsupported dome in the world. Besides housing Providence Public Library and its nine branches, Providence is home to the fourth oldest library in US.
Those whore curious to know about history in its making may find the Rhode Island School of design Museum a great stopover. The Museum claims to have twentieth largest collection in the country. Also of great interest is the fact that Providence southern waterfront hosts a decommissioned Cold War era Russian submarine.
Culture
Providence is blessed with people committed to strengthen the indigenous culture. If you roam about the city, you will witness many old traditions being followed for centuries. However, it is believed that much of Providence culture is synonymous with Rhode Island culture. Like the state, Providence has a non-rhotic accent which can be heard on media.
Providence is reputed to have the highest number of delectable coffee houses, Doughnut shops and restaurants. Many of restaurants are founded or staffed by own Johnson & Wales Graduates.
To give cool effect to summers, several activities are carried out which contain fun, excitement and entertainment for everyone. During a course of warm months, Providence regularly hosts WaterFire featuring an environmental art installation that consists of about 100 bonfires.
These bonfires blaze just above the surface of the three rivers lighting the entire downtown area. These WaterFire events are accompanied by various genres of classical and world music.
The Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism guarantees the continued development of a creative and vibrant city by integrating arts and culture into community life. The department is also taking immediate notable measures to showcase Providence as an international cultural and tourism destination. Theres still a lot to explore in the City making it truly a marvelous Spectacle!
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