East Providence is a lovely city located in the state of Rhode Island, more exactly in Providence County. The history of East Providence goes back to 1641. In 1812, East Providence was incorporated as a town, and later in 1958, it became a city. Since then, East Providence has developed a lot.
East Providence has a total land area of 43.02sq.km and is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. Now, there are 47.037 people living in East Providence, according to the 2010 census, making it the fifth largest city in the state. It comes as no surprise, thus, that the tourism industry has blossomed, as well. People come to East Providence because they want to enjoy the numerous cultural and recreational possibilities that the city offers.
Top Attractions within East Providence
The Bicknell-Armington Lighting Splitter House is one of the oldest buildings in East Providence. This historic house dates back to the mid-nineteenth century. This is why the property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, in 1980.
The Boston and Providence Railroad Bridge spans on the Ten Mile River, as well as on Roger Williams Avenue. The bridge was built in 1884, and it was added on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, as it is a true landmark of East Providence.
The Bridgham Farm is a colonial farmhouse which dates back to 1767 and it should be visited if you want to see how did people live back them. As the farmhouse offers a great insight on the history of the United States, it was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Looff Carousel at Crescent Park is a great place to go with your family, as you will have a lovely time here. This amusement park may also be considered a historic site, as it was built in the late 1800s. The main symbol of the park is the carousel, which is fascinating. Children will particularly love it. The carousal was built by Charles I.D. Looff in 1895 and is recognized, nationally, as a masterpiece of wooden sculpture. It contains 62 hand carved models and 4 beautiful chariots and is an excellent example of Looff's work.
The Cape Verdean Museum is the cultural institution where you will get the chance to learn more about the culture, history and traditions of East Providence. You will be able to witness a wide collection of artefacts, from all the historical periods of the area.
Explore the Cape Verdean Museum: The museum opened on 25th May 2006 and has already attracted tourists from many parts of the country. A large collection of historic pictures of the Cape Verdean is displayed here, making it possible to learn something of their history, geography and culture.
Visit the Floristic Picture Museum: The museum houses a wide collection of flowers and herbs. There is a large playground for children, in addition to a gym and other sports amenities. Many people come to spend the entire day and have a picnic.
See the Pookie Duke and Duchess of Windsor's dog grave: The dog is buried in front of the kennel known as Bow Wow Villa. A small British flag was kept in front of the grave, which is located against a stone wall.
Miraculous Jesus Tree: This tree is made from lobster buoys and depicts the face of Jesus, which is not carved, but appears naturally on the bark.
