World War I Memorial
Dublin Core
Title
World War I Memorial
Subject (Topic)
Subject (Topic)
Memorial Park--Rhode Island--Providence
Downtown--Neighborhoods--Rhode Island--Providence
Monuments--Rhode Island--Providence
Memorial Park--Rhode Island--Providence
Downtown--Neighborhoods--Rhode Island--Providence
Monuments--Rhode Island--Providence
Subject (Object)
Subject (Object)
Commemorative sculpture
Commemorative sculpture
Description
Designed by the Philadelphia architect, Paul Cret, the World War I Memorial is a large Doric column rising 115 feet above its base. On top of the shaft is a female allegorical figure of Victory. The drum at the base of the column includes carved bas-reliefs with female allegorical figures. Above their hands is a band of Westerly granite inscribed with names of American cemeteries in France: Meuse-Argonne, Aisne-Marne, and Saint-Mihiel. At the center of the drum is an octagon depicting a scene of Narragansett men meeting Roger Williams who arrives in a wooden boat and the words "What Cheer." Along the octagonal base inscriptions include quotes by Emerson, Woodrow Wilson, and Lincoln. Bronze plaques are embedded in the plaza and include scenes of an armored tank, a battleship at sea, a biplane flying through clouds and over fields, and a machine gun with two rifles with bayonets, a cartridge box, a helmet, and oak leaves.
Creator
Cret, Paul Phillipe, 1876-1945 (architect)
Jennewein, Carl Paul, 1890-1978 (sculptor)
Jennewein, Carl Paul, 1890-1978 (sculptor)
Source
Photographs by Eric Sung, Professor, Providence College
Date
November 11, 1929
Contributor
Henry H. Kendell; Sol S. Bromson; George H. Hussey; John R. M. Orpen; Robert J. Scowcroft; Peter F. Reilly; James A. Doherty; John J. McGrane; Everett D. Miller; Red J. O’Donnell; Young & French (contractors)
Rights
City of Providence, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Format
JPEG
Language
English
Type
Visual Arts-Sculpture
Coverage
Memorial Park, South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Has Part
Engraving under lip of bench:
Dedicated November 11, 1920
Engraving under lip of bench:
Committee
Sol S. Bromson-Chairman
George H. Hussey
John R. M. Orpen
Robert J. Scowcroft
Peter F. Reilly
James A. Doherty
John J. McGrane
Everett D. Miller-Secretary
Red J. O’Donnell-Assistant Secretary
Paul P. Cret-Architect
C. P. Jennewein-Sculptor
Young & French-Contractors
Engraving on granite octagonal base (left of center):
By This Memorial
The City of Providence
Commemorates the Loyal Courage
And Fidelity of Her Citizens
Who Served in the World War
Whose High Example Still Summons Us
To Love and Serve Our Country
Engraving on granite octagonal base (right of center):
So Nigh is Grandeur to Our Dust,
So Near God to Man,
When Duty Whispers, "Thou Must."
The Youth Replies "I Can."
Emerson
Engraving on granite octagonal base (back right):
But the Right is More Precious Than
Peace and We Shall Fight for the
Things Which We Have Always Carried
Nearest Our Hearts-For Democracy,
For the Right of Those Who Submit to
Authority to Have Voice in Their
Government.
Woodrow Wilson
Engraving on granite octagonal base (back left):
. . . Let Us Strive . . . To Do All
Which May Achieve and Cherish
A Just and Lasting Peace Among
Ourselves and With All Nations.
Lincoln
Dedicated November 11, 1920
Engraving under lip of bench:
Committee
Sol S. Bromson-Chairman
George H. Hussey
John R. M. Orpen
Robert J. Scowcroft
Peter F. Reilly
James A. Doherty
John J. McGrane
Everett D. Miller-Secretary
Red J. O’Donnell-Assistant Secretary
Paul P. Cret-Architect
C. P. Jennewein-Sculptor
Young & French-Contractors
Engraving on granite octagonal base (left of center):
By This Memorial
The City of Providence
Commemorates the Loyal Courage
And Fidelity of Her Citizens
Who Served in the World War
Whose High Example Still Summons Us
To Love and Serve Our Country
Engraving on granite octagonal base (right of center):
So Nigh is Grandeur to Our Dust,
So Near God to Man,
When Duty Whispers, "Thou Must."
The Youth Replies "I Can."
Emerson
Engraving on granite octagonal base (back right):
But the Right is More Precious Than
Peace and We Shall Fight for the
Things Which We Have Always Carried
Nearest Our Hearts-For Democracy,
For the Right of Those Who Submit to
Authority to Have Voice in Their
Government.
Woodrow Wilson
Engraving on granite octagonal base (back left):
. . . Let Us Strive . . . To Do All
Which May Achieve and Cherish
A Just and Lasting Peace Among
Ourselves and With All Nations.
Lincoln
Extent
1380 in. (3505.2 cm)
Medium
Red Maine granite (Moose-Bec Island); Bronze
Bibliographic Citation
"To The Editor of the Providence Journal: Richard Viall, The War Memorial." Providence Journal, July 21, 1926.
"Memorial Design Contest Outlined. Boston Architect to Present Formal Plan to Committee Next Thursday." Providence Journal, December 10, 1926.
"New Name for Old Square." Providence Journal, January 16, 1927
"94 Designs Received for War Memorial." Providence Journal, March 3, 1927.
"Memorial Day Committee Named." Providence Journal, March 13, 1927.
"Six War Memorial Architects Named. Asked to Compete with Three Winners of First Stage of Design Contest Here. Include Providence Man." Providence Journal, April 1, 1927.
"City Plan Urged at Public Hearing. C. of C. Directors Ask Ordinance Committee to Finish Work at Once." Providence Journal, May 11, 1927.
"$300,000 Memorial Design Approved by City Council; Erection Will Start Soon." Providence Journal, June 28, 1927.
"Mayor Dunne Signs Council Resolution for Providence’s $300,000 World War Memorial." Providence Journal, June 29, 1927.
"The Providence War Memorial." Providence Journal, June 29, 1927.
"Bromson Declares Shaft Site Settled. Resolution Passed in December Said to Have Provided for Moving of Tracks." Providence Journal, July 1, 1927.
"Map Showing Exact Location of $300,000 World War Memorial to Be Erected in Post Office Square." Providence Journal, July 3, 1927.
"Fill in River at Market Square." Providence Journal, July 3, 1927.
"Cret, Winner of Memorial Design, to Visit City." Providence Journal, July 6, 1927.
"Architect Meets Memorial Board. Preliminary Plans for Shaft to Take at Least Three Months. Contract is Agreed Upon." Providence Journal, July 13, 1927.
"The War Memorial." Providence Journal, September 22, 1927.
"Starting the Memorial." Providence Journal, December 6, 1927.
"Ground Broke for War Memorial." Providence Journal, December 25, 1927.
"Labor Men Pay Tribute to Pothier." Providence Journal, February 6, 1928.
"City to Arrange Shipment of Granite for Memorial." Providence Journal, May 2, 1928.
"World War Memorial as It Will Look When Erected in Post Office Square." Providence Journal, July 14, 1928.
"Committee See Memorial Carving. Providence Body to View Work Now Being Done at Rockport Me." Providence Journal, July 14, 1928.
"Veterans Arrange for Armistice Day. Legionnaires and Veterans of Foreign Wars Discuss Plans at Dinner at Dreyfus." Providence Journal, September 21, 1928.
"State Will Pause Today to Mark 10th Anniversary of Armistice. Rhode Island to Join in Silent Tribute to World War Dead. Governor to Address Veterans at Capitol After Parade in This City." Providence Journal, November 12, 1928.
"The War Memorial." Providence Journal, December 16, 1928.
"Statue to Crown Memorial Today. Figure Symbolizing Victory to be Raised to Top of Shaft." Providence Journal, January 4, 1929.
"Democrats to Fete Chairman Green. No Business of Serious Nature Expected at Affair Tuesday Night." Providence Journal, February 24, 1929.
"City to Dedicate Memorial Nov. 11. Exercises Probably to be Armistice Day Instead of Memorial Day." Providence Journal, May 1, 1929.
"Craft of Stone Carving Wanes. World War Memorial Designer Declares It Will Be Lost Art in 10 or 15 Years." Providence Journal, May 5, 1929.
"What? No Stone Carvers?" Providence Journal, May 8, 1929.
"Board Votes Fund for Armistice Day. Aldermen Pass Resolution Appropriated $1500 for Observance in City. Memorial to be Dedicated." Providence Journal, October 4, 1929.
"Veterans of Foreign Wars." Providence Journal, October 6, 1929.
"Common Council Concurs on Armistice Day Fund." Providence Journal, October 8, 1929.
"Plan Big Program on Armistice Day. Veterans Arranging Elaborate Exercises. World War Memorial to Be Dedicated." Providence Journal, October 9, 1929.
"American Legion. Elaborate Plans for Armistice Day." Providence Journal, October 13, 1929.
"American Legion." Providence Journal, October 27, 1929.
"Castle, Stimson Aide, Will Speak at Memorial Here. Senator Metcalf to Join in Dedication. 13th U. S. Infantry to Take Part in Big Parade Nov. 11." Providence Journal, October 30, 1929.
"Veterans of Foreign Wars. Posts Urged to Turn Out on Armistice Day." Providence Journal, November 3, 1929.
"Veterans Parade Monday Morning. Dedication of World War Memorial to Follow Armistice Day Procession." Providence Journal, November 6, 1929.
"All Rhode Island Will Honor War Dead Tomorrow. Providence Plans Greatest Nov. Observance Since Great Conflict Ended. Memorial to Unveiled." Providence Journal, November 10, 1929.
"Armistice Day Events to Take Place in City Today." Providence Journal, November 11, 1929.
"The War Memorial." Providence Journal, November 11, 1929.
"Man Tears Down Allied Banners; Starts Near Riot." Providence Journal, November 12, 1929.
"Veterans of Foreign Wars. Armistice Day Celebrations Feature V.F.W. Activities. Honor Roll Presented Gatchell Post." Providence Journal, November 17, 1929.
"Use of Monument by Communists Hit. Legionnaires Want Memorial to be Scene of Patriotic Meetings Only. Providence Journal, April 2, 1930.
"American Legion Notes. Posts of State Report on Their Civic Activities. . . . Use of Memorial by Communists Scored." Providence Journal, April 6, 1930.
"Would Hold Memorial Sacred. Ordinance Board Will Seek to Limit Meetings About It." Providence Journal, April 30, 1930.
"Common Council Approves $2.35 per $100 Tax Rate. Also Passes Ordinance Restricting Use of World War I Memorial Site to Memorial or Patriotic Exercises. Geary Presents Bill to Regulate Billboards." Providence Journal, May 6, 1930.
"American Legion Notes. Parades, Dances and Dinners on Armistice Day Program. . . . Scituate Post Ready for Armistice Day." Providence Journal, November 9, 1930.
"Government’s Overthrow Urged by Red Speakers." Providence Journal, August 2, 1931.
"200 at Clambake." Providence Journal, August 3, 1931.
"American Legion Notes. Rhode Island Leading Other States in 1932 Enrollments." Providence Journal, November 8, 1931.
"William H. Coward Made Commander of Post." Providence Journal, April 6, 1932.
"Yankee Division Post Observes 14th Anniversary of Battle of Seicheprey with Parade, Exercises at War Memorial and Dinner." Providence Journal, April 21, 1932.
"Planning Providence for Us. The Civic Improvement and Park Association also Presses a Unified Regional Scheme." Providence Journal, June 5, 1932.
"Veterans’ Auditorium Discussed at Parlay." Providence Journal, July 10, 1935.
"G. Paul Jennewein Named to NY Art Commission. Sculptor Did Work Here on Monument in Post Office Square." Providence Journal, July 30, 1935.
"Auditorium Leads as Vet Memorial. $1,000,000 Project Becomes No. 1 Proposal to Honor World War II Forces." Providence Journal, April 9, 1946.
Emery, C. Eugene. "Work Crew Prepare to Move Monument. World War I Memorial to be Taken Apart, Reassembled Later." Providence Journal, March 19, 1987.
"Weather Delays Removal of World War I Statue." Providence Journal, April 16, 1987.
"Coastal Council Approves Project at Union Station." Providence Journal, April 16, 1987.
Chinoy, Ira. "A Monumental Task in Downtown Providence. War Memorial Moving to Clear Development Site." Providence Journal, April 21, 1987.
Chinoy, Ira. "A Deity’s Delicate Descent. Statue Removed Unscathed from War Monument." Providence Journal, April 22, 1987.
"Cleaning Detail." Providence Journal, April 24, 1987.
Garland, Russell. "Developer Watches as Flames Threaten Plans to Restore Station." Providence Journal, April 27, 1987.
Castelucci, John. "Groundbreaking Launces River Relocation Project." Providence Journal, April 13, 1988.
"War Monument Awaits Return to Prominence." Providence Journal, July 4, 1991.
"Monumental Delay." Providence Journal, August 16, 1992.
"Good News Around Town." Providence Journal, October 13, 1992.
Castelucci, John. "Cardi Low Bidder on River Project." Providence Journal, March 6, 1993.
Brussat, David. "The Beginning of the End." Providence Journal, April 2, 1993.
Castelucci, John. "World War I Monument Will Be Back." Providence Journal, December 12, 1993.
"Letters to the Editor: Stephen J. Beattie, Columnar Chaos." Providence Journal, December 25, 1993.
Brussat, David. "What’s Up Downtown?" Providence Journal, May 19, 1994.
Brussat, David. "RISD. What’s Up Downriver?" Providence Journal, October 20, 1994.
Castelucci, John. "Memorial Blvd to Open Soon." Providence Journal, November 26, 1994.
Brussat, David. "From the Rooftops, Fortissimo!" Providence Journal, January 26, 1995.
Brussat, David. "Old Stone Square Revisited." Providence Journal, March 2, 1995.
Castelucci, John. "Monument to Perseverance." Providence Journal, July 27, 1995.
"War Monument to be Reerected." Providence Journal, July 2, 1995.
Castelucci, John. "Downtown Will Change Its Face by Halloween." Providence Journal, July 25, 1995.
Brussat, David. "Reviving the Temple to Trade." Providence Journal, August 3, 1995.
Castelucci, John. "Monument Recast Stone by Stone. A Granite Puzzle Takes Shape." Providence Journal, August 13, 1995.
"Peace is Reestablished atop WWI Monument." Providence Journal, August 17, 1995.
"World War I Monument Stands Again." Providence Journal, August 20, 1995.
"Year in Review." Providence Journal, December 31, 1995.
"Sculpted City." Providence Journal, January 13, 1996
Brussat, David. "A Stroll Along the East Bank." Providence Journal, March 21, 1996.
"Along the Providence Banner Trail." Providence Journal, April 7, 1996.
Mingis, Ken. "Taking Care of Parks is No Picnic." Providence Journal, July 24, 1996.
"Letters to the Editor: Maria Dasdagulian, Restored Monument Dispels Visions of Humpty Dumpty." Providence Journal, August 9, 1996.
Dujardin, Richard C. "River Walk Retraces City’s Steps." Providence Journal, October 3, 1996.
Brussat, David. "Ask Dr. Downtown." Providence Journal, October 31, 1996.
"Providence 1996." Providence Journal, November 3, 1996.
Arditi, Lynn. "War Monument Gets Its New Home After Years in Storage." Providence Journal, November 12, 1996.
Hill, John. "War’s Changing Face. 20th-Century War Monuments Reflect Our Changing Views of Sacrifice." Providence Journal, May 25, 2009.
Hill, John. "Lasting Tributes. In RI Memorials Have Rich History." Providence Journal, May 27, 2013.
Cady, John Hutchins. Newspaper clippings of World War I Memorial, 1925-1965, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_03_02_256, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_03_02_256.
Cady, John Hutchins. Photographs of World War I Memorial, 1925-1965, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_03_02_258, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_03_02_258.
Cady, John Hutchins. Photographs of World War I Memorial, 1925-1965, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_03_02_259, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_03_02_259.
Cady, John Hutchins. Postcard of World War I Memorial, 1925-1965, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_03_02_261 Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_03_02_261.
Cady, John Hutchins. Photographs of World War I Memorial, July 4, 1948, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_05_01_084 Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_05_01_084.
Cady, John Hutchins. Photographs of World War I Memorial, July 4, 1948, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_05_01_080 Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_05_01_080.
Photograph of the Reassembly of World War I Memorial, 1919, Rhode Island Photograph Collection, VM013_WC0886, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM013_WC0886.
Photograph of World War I Memorial, 1949, Rhode Island Photograph Collection, VM013_WC0891, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM013_WC0891.
Evans, David. Photograph of World War I Memorial, 1929, Rhode Island Photograph Collection, VM013_WC0888, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM013_WC0888.
Ozog, Edward J. Photograph of War Memorial Square With World War I Memorial in Background, June 3, 1938, Edward J. Ozog Collection, VM021_127, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM021_127.
Photograph of World War I Memorial, n.d., Rhode Island Photograph Collection, VM013_WC0889, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM013_WC0889.
Hesse, Carl. Photograph of Street View from Benefit Street Towards Downtown Providence With World War I Memorial in View, n.d., Rhode Island Photograph Collection, VM013_WC1364, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM013_WC1364.
Ozog, Edward J. Photograph of War Memorial Square With World War I Memorial in Background, n.d., Edward J. Ozog Collection, VM021_126, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM021_126.
Berger Bros. "World War I Memorial, Providence", n.d., Edward J. Ozog Collection, VM021_688, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM021_688.
"Memorial Design Contest Outlined. Boston Architect to Present Formal Plan to Committee Next Thursday." Providence Journal, December 10, 1926.
"New Name for Old Square." Providence Journal, January 16, 1927
"94 Designs Received for War Memorial." Providence Journal, March 3, 1927.
"Memorial Day Committee Named." Providence Journal, March 13, 1927.
"Six War Memorial Architects Named. Asked to Compete with Three Winners of First Stage of Design Contest Here. Include Providence Man." Providence Journal, April 1, 1927.
"City Plan Urged at Public Hearing. C. of C. Directors Ask Ordinance Committee to Finish Work at Once." Providence Journal, May 11, 1927.
"$300,000 Memorial Design Approved by City Council; Erection Will Start Soon." Providence Journal, June 28, 1927.
"Mayor Dunne Signs Council Resolution for Providence’s $300,000 World War Memorial." Providence Journal, June 29, 1927.
"The Providence War Memorial." Providence Journal, June 29, 1927.
"Bromson Declares Shaft Site Settled. Resolution Passed in December Said to Have Provided for Moving of Tracks." Providence Journal, July 1, 1927.
"Map Showing Exact Location of $300,000 World War Memorial to Be Erected in Post Office Square." Providence Journal, July 3, 1927.
"Fill in River at Market Square." Providence Journal, July 3, 1927.
"Cret, Winner of Memorial Design, to Visit City." Providence Journal, July 6, 1927.
"Architect Meets Memorial Board. Preliminary Plans for Shaft to Take at Least Three Months. Contract is Agreed Upon." Providence Journal, July 13, 1927.
"The War Memorial." Providence Journal, September 22, 1927.
"Starting the Memorial." Providence Journal, December 6, 1927.
"Ground Broke for War Memorial." Providence Journal, December 25, 1927.
"Labor Men Pay Tribute to Pothier." Providence Journal, February 6, 1928.
"City to Arrange Shipment of Granite for Memorial." Providence Journal, May 2, 1928.
"World War Memorial as It Will Look When Erected in Post Office Square." Providence Journal, July 14, 1928.
"Committee See Memorial Carving. Providence Body to View Work Now Being Done at Rockport Me." Providence Journal, July 14, 1928.
"Veterans Arrange for Armistice Day. Legionnaires and Veterans of Foreign Wars Discuss Plans at Dinner at Dreyfus." Providence Journal, September 21, 1928.
"State Will Pause Today to Mark 10th Anniversary of Armistice. Rhode Island to Join in Silent Tribute to World War Dead. Governor to Address Veterans at Capitol After Parade in This City." Providence Journal, November 12, 1928.
"The War Memorial." Providence Journal, December 16, 1928.
"Statue to Crown Memorial Today. Figure Symbolizing Victory to be Raised to Top of Shaft." Providence Journal, January 4, 1929.
"Democrats to Fete Chairman Green. No Business of Serious Nature Expected at Affair Tuesday Night." Providence Journal, February 24, 1929.
"City to Dedicate Memorial Nov. 11. Exercises Probably to be Armistice Day Instead of Memorial Day." Providence Journal, May 1, 1929.
"Craft of Stone Carving Wanes. World War Memorial Designer Declares It Will Be Lost Art in 10 or 15 Years." Providence Journal, May 5, 1929.
"What? No Stone Carvers?" Providence Journal, May 8, 1929.
"Board Votes Fund for Armistice Day. Aldermen Pass Resolution Appropriated $1500 for Observance in City. Memorial to be Dedicated." Providence Journal, October 4, 1929.
"Veterans of Foreign Wars." Providence Journal, October 6, 1929.
"Common Council Concurs on Armistice Day Fund." Providence Journal, October 8, 1929.
"Plan Big Program on Armistice Day. Veterans Arranging Elaborate Exercises. World War Memorial to Be Dedicated." Providence Journal, October 9, 1929.
"American Legion. Elaborate Plans for Armistice Day." Providence Journal, October 13, 1929.
"American Legion." Providence Journal, October 27, 1929.
"Castle, Stimson Aide, Will Speak at Memorial Here. Senator Metcalf to Join in Dedication. 13th U. S. Infantry to Take Part in Big Parade Nov. 11." Providence Journal, October 30, 1929.
"Veterans of Foreign Wars. Posts Urged to Turn Out on Armistice Day." Providence Journal, November 3, 1929.
"Veterans Parade Monday Morning. Dedication of World War Memorial to Follow Armistice Day Procession." Providence Journal, November 6, 1929.
"All Rhode Island Will Honor War Dead Tomorrow. Providence Plans Greatest Nov. Observance Since Great Conflict Ended. Memorial to Unveiled." Providence Journal, November 10, 1929.
"Armistice Day Events to Take Place in City Today." Providence Journal, November 11, 1929.
"The War Memorial." Providence Journal, November 11, 1929.
"Man Tears Down Allied Banners; Starts Near Riot." Providence Journal, November 12, 1929.
"Veterans of Foreign Wars. Armistice Day Celebrations Feature V.F.W. Activities. Honor Roll Presented Gatchell Post." Providence Journal, November 17, 1929.
"Use of Monument by Communists Hit. Legionnaires Want Memorial to be Scene of Patriotic Meetings Only. Providence Journal, April 2, 1930.
"American Legion Notes. Posts of State Report on Their Civic Activities. . . . Use of Memorial by Communists Scored." Providence Journal, April 6, 1930.
"Would Hold Memorial Sacred. Ordinance Board Will Seek to Limit Meetings About It." Providence Journal, April 30, 1930.
"Common Council Approves $2.35 per $100 Tax Rate. Also Passes Ordinance Restricting Use of World War I Memorial Site to Memorial or Patriotic Exercises. Geary Presents Bill to Regulate Billboards." Providence Journal, May 6, 1930.
"American Legion Notes. Parades, Dances and Dinners on Armistice Day Program. . . . Scituate Post Ready for Armistice Day." Providence Journal, November 9, 1930.
"Government’s Overthrow Urged by Red Speakers." Providence Journal, August 2, 1931.
"200 at Clambake." Providence Journal, August 3, 1931.
"American Legion Notes. Rhode Island Leading Other States in 1932 Enrollments." Providence Journal, November 8, 1931.
"William H. Coward Made Commander of Post." Providence Journal, April 6, 1932.
"Yankee Division Post Observes 14th Anniversary of Battle of Seicheprey with Parade, Exercises at War Memorial and Dinner." Providence Journal, April 21, 1932.
"Planning Providence for Us. The Civic Improvement and Park Association also Presses a Unified Regional Scheme." Providence Journal, June 5, 1932.
"Veterans’ Auditorium Discussed at Parlay." Providence Journal, July 10, 1935.
"G. Paul Jennewein Named to NY Art Commission. Sculptor Did Work Here on Monument in Post Office Square." Providence Journal, July 30, 1935.
"Auditorium Leads as Vet Memorial. $1,000,000 Project Becomes No. 1 Proposal to Honor World War II Forces." Providence Journal, April 9, 1946.
Emery, C. Eugene. "Work Crew Prepare to Move Monument. World War I Memorial to be Taken Apart, Reassembled Later." Providence Journal, March 19, 1987.
"Weather Delays Removal of World War I Statue." Providence Journal, April 16, 1987.
"Coastal Council Approves Project at Union Station." Providence Journal, April 16, 1987.
Chinoy, Ira. "A Monumental Task in Downtown Providence. War Memorial Moving to Clear Development Site." Providence Journal, April 21, 1987.
Chinoy, Ira. "A Deity’s Delicate Descent. Statue Removed Unscathed from War Monument." Providence Journal, April 22, 1987.
"Cleaning Detail." Providence Journal, April 24, 1987.
Garland, Russell. "Developer Watches as Flames Threaten Plans to Restore Station." Providence Journal, April 27, 1987.
Castelucci, John. "Groundbreaking Launces River Relocation Project." Providence Journal, April 13, 1988.
"War Monument Awaits Return to Prominence." Providence Journal, July 4, 1991.
"Monumental Delay." Providence Journal, August 16, 1992.
"Good News Around Town." Providence Journal, October 13, 1992.
Castelucci, John. "Cardi Low Bidder on River Project." Providence Journal, March 6, 1993.
Brussat, David. "The Beginning of the End." Providence Journal, April 2, 1993.
Castelucci, John. "World War I Monument Will Be Back." Providence Journal, December 12, 1993.
"Letters to the Editor: Stephen J. Beattie, Columnar Chaos." Providence Journal, December 25, 1993.
Brussat, David. "What’s Up Downtown?" Providence Journal, May 19, 1994.
Brussat, David. "RISD. What’s Up Downriver?" Providence Journal, October 20, 1994.
Castelucci, John. "Memorial Blvd to Open Soon." Providence Journal, November 26, 1994.
Brussat, David. "From the Rooftops, Fortissimo!" Providence Journal, January 26, 1995.
Brussat, David. "Old Stone Square Revisited." Providence Journal, March 2, 1995.
Castelucci, John. "Monument to Perseverance." Providence Journal, July 27, 1995.
"War Monument to be Reerected." Providence Journal, July 2, 1995.
Castelucci, John. "Downtown Will Change Its Face by Halloween." Providence Journal, July 25, 1995.
Brussat, David. "Reviving the Temple to Trade." Providence Journal, August 3, 1995.
Castelucci, John. "Monument Recast Stone by Stone. A Granite Puzzle Takes Shape." Providence Journal, August 13, 1995.
"Peace is Reestablished atop WWI Monument." Providence Journal, August 17, 1995.
"World War I Monument Stands Again." Providence Journal, August 20, 1995.
"Year in Review." Providence Journal, December 31, 1995.
"Sculpted City." Providence Journal, January 13, 1996
Brussat, David. "A Stroll Along the East Bank." Providence Journal, March 21, 1996.
"Along the Providence Banner Trail." Providence Journal, April 7, 1996.
Mingis, Ken. "Taking Care of Parks is No Picnic." Providence Journal, July 24, 1996.
"Letters to the Editor: Maria Dasdagulian, Restored Monument Dispels Visions of Humpty Dumpty." Providence Journal, August 9, 1996.
Dujardin, Richard C. "River Walk Retraces City’s Steps." Providence Journal, October 3, 1996.
Brussat, David. "Ask Dr. Downtown." Providence Journal, October 31, 1996.
"Providence 1996." Providence Journal, November 3, 1996.
Arditi, Lynn. "War Monument Gets Its New Home After Years in Storage." Providence Journal, November 12, 1996.
Hill, John. "War’s Changing Face. 20th-Century War Monuments Reflect Our Changing Views of Sacrifice." Providence Journal, May 25, 2009.
Hill, John. "Lasting Tributes. In RI Memorials Have Rich History." Providence Journal, May 27, 2013.
Cady, John Hutchins. Newspaper clippings of World War I Memorial, 1925-1965, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_03_02_256, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_03_02_256.
Cady, John Hutchins. Photographs of World War I Memorial, 1925-1965, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_03_02_258, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_03_02_258.
Cady, John Hutchins. Photographs of World War I Memorial, 1925-1965, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_03_02_259, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_03_02_259.
Cady, John Hutchins. Postcard of World War I Memorial, 1925-1965, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_03_02_261 Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_03_02_261.
Cady, John Hutchins. Photographs of World War I Memorial, July 4, 1948, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_05_01_084 Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_05_01_084.
Cady, John Hutchins. Photographs of World War I Memorial, July 4, 1948, John Hutchins Cady Research Scrapbooks, VM011_05_01_080 Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM011_05_01_080.
Photograph of the Reassembly of World War I Memorial, 1919, Rhode Island Photograph Collection, VM013_WC0886, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM013_WC0886.
Photograph of World War I Memorial, 1949, Rhode Island Photograph Collection, VM013_WC0891, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM013_WC0891.
Evans, David. Photograph of World War I Memorial, 1929, Rhode Island Photograph Collection, VM013_WC0888, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM013_WC0888.
Ozog, Edward J. Photograph of War Memorial Square With World War I Memorial in Background, June 3, 1938, Edward J. Ozog Collection, VM021_127, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM021_127.
Photograph of World War I Memorial, n.d., Rhode Island Photograph Collection, VM013_WC0889, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM013_WC0889.
Hesse, Carl. Photograph of Street View from Benefit Street Towards Downtown Providence With World War I Memorial in View, n.d., Rhode Island Photograph Collection, VM013_WC1364, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM013_WC1364.
Ozog, Edward J. Photograph of War Memorial Square With World War I Memorial in Background, n.d., Edward J. Ozog Collection, VM021_126, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM021_126.
Berger Bros. "World War I Memorial, Providence", n.d., Edward J. Ozog Collection, VM021_688, Rhode Island Collection, Providence Public Library, https://provlibdigital.org/islandora/object/VM021_688.
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Department of Art, Culture, Tourism, City of Providence
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Cret, Paul Phillipe, 1876-1945 (architect)
Jennewein, Carl Paul, 1890-1978 (sculptor), “World War I Memorial,” Commemorative Works of Providence, accessed April 1, 2026, https://monuments.artculturetourism.com/items/show/66.