Roger Williams National Memorial Now and Then

Explore Roger Williams National Memorial through this image gallery, part of our 60th Anniversary Celebration.

 
an open field with city skyline
Looking North with Canal St on the left and North Main on the right

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A manicured landscape with city skyline
Looking North with Canal St on the left and North Main St on the right

David Lawlor

 
Arial image looking Southward over the National Memorial and Downtown skyline
Looking south over the National Memorial and 1970s Providence downtown skyline

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Looking West over the National Memorial, college hill, and toward Massachusetts
Looking east, downcity on the right, the National Memorial in lower 1/3 and Massachusetts off in the distance. 1970s

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black and white photo looking strait down at the statehouse and surrounding area
The National Memorial is on the left side of the image in the upper-1/3 section. 1970s.

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color photo of the stone well, park grounds, and downtown sklyine
The Hahn Memorial well with downtown skyline, late 1970s

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color photo of manucired garden area that is the Hahn memorial
1976, Lush landscaping around the Hahn Memorial

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29th Anniversary Cake from 1994
October, 1994. Park Anniversary Celebration cake

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A costumed interpreter teaching about a variety of indigenous goods
Living history day, 1990s

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A woman in a red coat kneels next to a newly planted tree
Actress Rose Weaver plants the Tree of New Hope that still grows on the Memorial grounds.

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Open landscape with grass, before park construction
Arial image looking south, the parking lot is now on this site, lower right.

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Arial view of the memorial before landscaping in 1980
Arial view of the Antram-Grey House, parking area, and memorial grounds. The Cathedral of St. John is on the left. 1980

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Construction of walkway and stone steps with concrete truck
Building the steps and ramp outside of the visitor center

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Last updated: December 7, 2024

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Mailing Address:

282 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02903

Phone:

401-521-7266
To reach Roger Williams National Memorial, you can contact us by phone at 401-521-7266. Whether you have questions about visiting the park, upcoming events, or general information, our team is available to assist you during our regular business hours. We look forward to helping you make the most of your visit!

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