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Rhode Island may obtain its first LGBTQ location on the national historic register. Here's how.
PROVIDENCE – For the first time in Rhode Island, Providence is on track to add a designated LGBTQ+ landmark to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Providence Preservation World (PPS) was awarded nearly $75,000 from the National Park Service to analyze sites associated with LGBTQ+ history and to nominate a location for the register over the next two years.
“There are thousands of sites in Rhode Island that are on the national register,” said PPS Executive Director Marisa Brown. “But there is not one that was listed solely because of its history and relationship to Homosexual histories.”
In collaboration with the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC), PPS will create on existing endeavors to document Homosexual history that’s systematically underrepresented in the archival world and on the National Register.
How will a site be chosen?
The grant will remunerate for hiring a consultant with relevant research experience and for surveying up to 50 properties. This means researching the sites’ histories and documenting their locations and current appearances.
Roger Williams Park
Park with lots of trails to get together disceetly.
Crowd: All ages.
Neighbourhood: Providence/ Cranston line
Who's Coming
All ages.
From 95 North or Southbound, take the elmwood Avenue Path 10 exit. At bottom of ramp bear left- Park entrance is about 500 feet on right.
Cross street: Elmwood Avenue
- Crowd:All ages.
- Directions:From 95 North or Southbound, take the elmwood Avenue Way 10 exit. At bottom of ramp bear left- Park entrance is about 500 feet on right.
Cross street: Elmwood Avenue - Hours:6am -9pm
Best times: 7-9pm or after if you are discreet.
Dates open: Year spherical - Cruising Info/ Tips:Be discreet. PARK the car and walk. Cars making endless laps draw attention. Smart people park near the end of Norwood Avenue and move for a amble. Park security does not seem to mind foot traffic after 9 pm. Use your judgement.
Cruisiest Spots: Just south of the Temple to Music. - br
- The west side road with the residential side streets.
- Nudity / Policy:Unless it's dark and you are WAY off the beaten route, don't even assume about it.
- Wheelchair Accessible:No
- Warnings:People who
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