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The portrait bust shows Garibaldi with a mustache and full beard; he wears contemporary clothing with a scarf tied at his neck. A rich blue-green color, the plaster bust is meant to be seen from the front. The bust rests atop a granite pedestal with…

The Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial is comprised of two major structures, a walkway, commemorative bricks and granite flagstones, benches, and flags. The first piece of the memorial is known as the “Narrative Plaque”. The Narrative Plaque has…

The Rhode Island Korean War Memorial is primarily composed of a six-foot-tall realist bronze casting of a soldier. The soldier sits atop the monument’s base, which is inscribed with the words "In Tribute to Rhode Island Korean War Veterans." The…

The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Providence, Rhode Island is primarily composed of a six foot tall realist bronze casting of a soldier. The soldier sits atop the monument’s base, which is inscribed with the words “In Tribute to Rhode Island Korean…

The George M. Cohan Memorial is a bust portrait of the famed songwriter of such tunes as "Give My Regards to Broadway," "The Yankee Doodle Boy," "Over There," and "You’re a Grand Old Flag." The artist Robert Shure modeled Cohan in a collared shirt,…

The Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial is comprised of two major structures, a walkway, commemorative bricks and granite flagstones, benches, and flags. The first part of the memorial includes a bronze bas-relief and eleven narrative bronze plaques.…

Created by the well-known American sculptor Franklin Simmons, the artist modeled Roger Williams in early colonial-period dress including a lace collar, doublet, breeches, stockings, and a long coat. Roger’s wears shoulder-length hair. His face…

The Statue of General Ambrose E. Burnside is an equestrian monument depicting Ambrose E. Burnside located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is situated in the eastern corner of Burnside Park, a green space that sits opposite the Kennedy Plaza Bus…

The Statue of General Ambrose E. Burnside is an equestrian monument depicting Ambrose E. Burnside located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is situated in the eastern corner of Burnside Park, a green space that sits opposite the Kennedy Plaza Bus…

The Roger Williams Landing Place is marked with a plinth and three bronze plaques with inscriptions and one bronze bas-relief. The front of the monument contains an inscription and bas-relief. The bas-relief shows Williams landing in a rowboat with…