Providence War Memorial (Providence Civic Center War Memorial)
Dublin Core
Title
Providence War Memorial (Providence Civic Center War Memorial)
Subject (Topic)
Subject (Topic)
La Salle Square--Rhode Island--Providence
Monuments--Rhode Island--Providence
Downtown--Neighborhoods--Rhode Island--Providence
La Salle Square--Rhode Island--Providence
Monuments--Rhode Island--Providence
Downtown--Neighborhoods--Rhode Island--Providence
Subject (Object)
Subject (Object)
Commemorative sculpture
Commemorative sculpture
Description
The Providence War Memorial is made up of twelve black polished granite columns. Each black granite column is set in a pinkish granite base. The twelve columns are arranged in a semicircle with six on each side and a staircase dividing the two sides. The columns are connected to each other through X-shaped, steel forms. In the middle of the plaza, is a small round garden bed and three flag poles. Each black granite column is inscribed with the names of war dead from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War for a total of 861 casualties. Each granite base has a word inscribed on it in large letters. On the left side the words include Honor, Courage, Duty, Loyalty, Country, and Heroism. On the right side the words include Heroism, Country, Loyalty, Duty, Courage, and Honor.
The memorial was originally located outside the Dunkin’ Donuts Center (now the Amica Mutual Pavilion). The city moved it to La Salle Square and rededicated the Providence War Memorial on September 24, 2009.
The memorial was originally located outside the Dunkin’ Donuts Center (now the Amica Mutual Pavilion). The city moved it to La Salle Square and rededicated the Providence War Memorial on September 24, 2009.
Creator
Moliterno Stone Sales
Source
Photographs by Eric Sung, Professor, Providence College
Date
November 11, 1981
Contributor
Italo Cafaro (Disabled American Veterans in Rhode Island); Mayor Joseph A. Doorley Jr.
Rights
City of Providence, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Format
JPEG
Language
English
Type
Visual Arts-Sculpture
Coverage
15 LaSalle Square, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Has Part
Inscription on first black granite pillar (left):
In Honor of Those Men and Women
Who So Gallantly Answered the Call
To Serve Their Nation
In World War II,
The Korean Conflict,
And in the Vietnam Era.
We Proudly Remember Their Names
Their Sacrifice in the Cause
Of Liberty and Justice
Shall Never Be Forgotten
As Long As Men Yearn to Be Free
Vincent A. Cianci Jr
Mayor
November 11, 1981
Inscription on black granite pillars (left and right):
World War II, Korean War, Vietnam
For a listing of the war dead listed on the memorial, see this article in the Providence Journal:
"City of Providence, Rhode Island. Casualties of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and of the Vietnam Conflict, Who Were Residents of the City Of Providence, Rhode Island, at the Time of Entry into the Armed Forces of the United States of America." Providence Journal. January 31, 1979.
Inscription on granite base for first pillar (left):
Honor
Inscription on granite base for second pillar (left):
Courage
Inscription on granite base for third pillar (left):
Duty
Inscription on granite base for fourth pillar (left):
Loyalty
Inscription on granite base for fifth pillar (left):
Country
Inscription on granite base for sixth pillar (left):
Heroism
Inscription on granite base for seventh pillar (right):
Heroism
Inscription on granite base for eighth pillar (right):
Country
Inscription on granite base for ninth pillar (right):
Loyalty
Inscription on granite base for tenth pillar (right):
Duty
Inscription on granite base for eleventh pillar (right):
Courage
Inscription on granite base for twelfth pillar (right):
Honor
In Honor of Those Men and Women
Who So Gallantly Answered the Call
To Serve Their Nation
In World War II,
The Korean Conflict,
And in the Vietnam Era.
We Proudly Remember Their Names
Their Sacrifice in the Cause
Of Liberty and Justice
Shall Never Be Forgotten
As Long As Men Yearn to Be Free
Vincent A. Cianci Jr
Mayor
November 11, 1981
Inscription on black granite pillars (left and right):
World War II, Korean War, Vietnam
For a listing of the war dead listed on the memorial, see this article in the Providence Journal:
"City of Providence, Rhode Island. Casualties of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and of the Vietnam Conflict, Who Were Residents of the City Of Providence, Rhode Island, at the Time of Entry into the Armed Forces of the United States of America." Providence Journal. January 31, 1979.
Inscription on granite base for first pillar (left):
Honor
Inscription on granite base for second pillar (left):
Courage
Inscription on granite base for third pillar (left):
Duty
Inscription on granite base for fourth pillar (left):
Loyalty
Inscription on granite base for fifth pillar (left):
Country
Inscription on granite base for sixth pillar (left):
Heroism
Inscription on granite base for seventh pillar (right):
Heroism
Inscription on granite base for eighth pillar (right):
Country
Inscription on granite base for ninth pillar (right):
Loyalty
Inscription on granite base for tenth pillar (right):
Duty
Inscription on granite base for eleventh pillar (right):
Courage
Inscription on granite base for twelfth pillar (right):
Honor
Extent
108 in. (274.32 cm)
Medium
Quebec black granite; Steel
Bibliographic Citation
"Providence Seeking Bids for a New War Memorial." Providence Journal, June 15, 1973.
"A More Fitting Memorial." Providence Journal, June 18, 1973.
"City of Providence, Rhode Island. Casualties of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and of the Vietnam Conflict, Who Were Residents of the City Of Providence, Rhode Island, at the Time of Entry into the Armed Forces of the United States of America." Providence Journal, January 31, 1979.
Collins, William E. "Work on Civic Center Memorial to Resume in Next Few Months." Providence Journal, February 1, 1979.
Hiltzik, Michael A. "Plaque to War Dead Eyed for Nov. 11." Providence Journal, September 11, 1979.
Fitzgerald, John F. "Veterans Day: Remembrance Not What It Used to Be." Providence Journal, October 16, 1979.
"City Needs $16,000 for Civic Center Memorial." Providence Journal, February 14, 1980.
Collins, William E. "Thieves Steal Four Poles for War Memorial Flags." Providence Journal, April 1, 1981.
Cumming, Doug. "Much Work Remains, But Officials Insist War Memorial Will Be Set for Dedication." Providence Journal, September 21, 1981.
"Rights at Civic Center Memorial Highlight Veterans Day Events." Providence Journal, November 10, 1981.
Mulligan, Thomas S. "Vietnam War Protests Undermined GIs, Westmoreland Says at Monument Rites." Providence Journal, November 11, 1981.
Cumming, Doug. "Casualties of War Honored in Rites at New Monument." Providence Journal, November 12, 1981.
"Honoring Veterans Lost to War." Providence Journal, September 25, 2009.
"A More Fitting Memorial." Providence Journal, June 18, 1973.
"City of Providence, Rhode Island. Casualties of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and of the Vietnam Conflict, Who Were Residents of the City Of Providence, Rhode Island, at the Time of Entry into the Armed Forces of the United States of America." Providence Journal, January 31, 1979.
Collins, William E. "Work on Civic Center Memorial to Resume in Next Few Months." Providence Journal, February 1, 1979.
Hiltzik, Michael A. "Plaque to War Dead Eyed for Nov. 11." Providence Journal, September 11, 1979.
Fitzgerald, John F. "Veterans Day: Remembrance Not What It Used to Be." Providence Journal, October 16, 1979.
"City Needs $16,000 for Civic Center Memorial." Providence Journal, February 14, 1980.
Collins, William E. "Thieves Steal Four Poles for War Memorial Flags." Providence Journal, April 1, 1981.
Cumming, Doug. "Much Work Remains, But Officials Insist War Memorial Will Be Set for Dedication." Providence Journal, September 21, 1981.
"Rights at Civic Center Memorial Highlight Veterans Day Events." Providence Journal, November 10, 1981.
Mulligan, Thomas S. "Vietnam War Protests Undermined GIs, Westmoreland Says at Monument Rites." Providence Journal, November 11, 1981.
Cumming, Doug. "Casualties of War Honored in Rites at New Monument." Providence Journal, November 12, 1981.
"Honoring Veterans Lost to War." Providence Journal, September 25, 2009.
Rights Holder
Department of Art, Culture, Tourism, City of Providence
Geolocation
Citation
Moliterno Stone Sales , “Providence War Memorial (Providence Civic Center War Memorial),” Commemorative Works of Providence, accessed April 1, 2026, https://monuments.artculturetourism.com/items/show/56.