PROVIDENCE
Poem (audio)
Discover Rhode Island’s charming mecca that’s actually quite under the radar.
P remier town in the tiniest of American states
R efined one that appreciates
O ld stately charm, especially on Benefit Street
V ibrancy in arts, crafts and culture
I mpressive town of firsts that help to
D efine American stature
E normous lil ‘place to meet
N ew England’s Second City, A.K.A.
C reative City… Home of Lovecraft…
E xplore her haunts even if only in a day
SEE AND HEAR PROVIDENCE
PROV FOOD: Clams, coffee milk, Yacht Club Soda, soggy dogs, Portuguese and Italian Grubbin’ are major!
PROVIDENCE FIRSTS
-first bloodshed of the American Revolution (Gaspée Affair)
-first American Baptist home, First Baptist Church, opened in 1775.
-first operating diner, credited to Providence resident Walter Scott, who sold sandwiches, pies, and coffee near the Providence Journal (newspaper) offices in 1872.
Also…In 1792, Elijah Ormsbee piloted one of the first steam-powered boats in the world. On the dubbed “Experiment,” he set on a adventure, 3 MPH trip between Providence and Pawtucket.
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