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	Providence: "THREE AND ONE-HALF CENTURIES AT A GLANCE"
		Providence's rocky, hilly, heavily wooded hinterland yielded grudgingly to the plow and the axe, whereas pasturage was more spacious and the land more level and fertile in the colony's southerly regions, and these supplied Newport with valuable articles of commerce.
		Providence citizens led the way in calling for the Continental Congress, in founding a Continental navy, and, on May 4, 1776, in renouncing allegiance to the king.
		Providence's four major areas of manufacturing endeavor--base metals and machinery, cotton textiles, woolen textiles, and jewelry and silverware--were established by 1830, and for the next century they dominated the city's economy.
	www.providenceri.com /history/centuries1.html (5356 words)

	Providence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		It is situated at the head of a tidal arm of Narragansett Bay, called Providence River.
		In the early third of the nineteenth century Providence was a seaport town of importance.
		Providence is also one of the great centers of cotton spinning.
	www.factopia.com /aiton-encyclopedia-vol4/providence-rhode-island.htm (514 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search View - Rhode Island
		Other rivers are the Woonasquatucket and the Moshassuck, which join shortly before entering the Providence River, and the Pawcatuck, which drains southwestern Rhode Island and forms part of the Connecticut-Rhode Island border.
		Providence, the state capital, is the largest city in Rhode Island and had a total population of 176,365 in 2003.
		As Providence and other industrial centers grew, a high proportion of Rhode Islanders were disenfranchised—that is, had no vote—and rural towns became greatly overrepresented in the legislature in proportion to their population.
	encarta.msn.com /text_761572815__1/Rhode_Island.html (10807 words)

	WORCESTER - LoveToKnow Article on WORCESTER (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		S., near the Breede river are thermal springs with a temperature of 145 F. WORCESTER, an episcopal city and county of a city, municipal, parliamentary, and county borough, and county town of Worcestershire, England, on the river Severn, 120^ m.
		Worcester lies mainly upon the left (E.) bank of the Severn, which is here a broad and placid river, the main part of the city lying on a ridge parallel with its banks.
		of Boston on the Blackstone river, a branch of the Providence river.
	26.1911encyclopedia.org /W/WO/WORCESTER.htm (3881 words)

	Pawtucket & Rehoboth
		Before the bridge across the river was constructed, the area of shallow whitewater above the falls was a natural crossing point for Indians and early settlers wanting to cross the river without having to resort to a boat on the broad and deep tidal area below the falls.
		This west side of the river in the area of the falls was an area of ownership of members of the Jencks family.
		Unfortunately for the Bucklin family, they had sold their land on the river by the time of the Industrial Revolution, and it was on the river the mills had to be built because of the need for water power for the machinery.
	www.bucklinsociety.net /Pawtucket_History.htm (1653 words)

	Providence College - Alumni
		One outstanding hallmark of a Providence College education is the sense of community and caring that endures long after you graduate and leave the Smith Hill Campus.
		More than 45,000 Providence College alumni extend the reach of the College community to every corner of the nation and in many countries throughout the world. The ongoing support and involvement of our alumni is welcome and remarkable; their strong ties to Alma Mater rival the closest of bonds.
		All information provided to or managed by the Providence College Alumni Association is password-protected, confidential, and for the exclusive use of the Providence College Office of Institutional Advancement, the Alumni Association, and its approved partners.
	www.providence.edu /alumni (229 words)

	Pawtucket Name Variations Pawtuxet Rhode Island Name Origin
		Pawtucket is on the Seekonk River and the Blackstone River, at the point where coming from the sea and Narragansett Bay -- the tidal river from the sea (known as Seekonk River) comes to a falls and thereafter upward the river is called the Blackstone river.
		Pawtuxet is a village at the mouth of the Pawtuxet River, and is in the present cities of Cranston and Warwick, to the south of Providence, RI.
		After falling into disagreement with Roger Williams and the residents of the established settlements in Providence, and Pawtuxet, Gorton and his band purchased from the Narragansett Indians a tract of land south of the Pawtuxet River, in the hope of governing themselves without being harassed by the civil and religious authorities in control elsewhere.
	www.bucklinsociety.net /Pawtucket_Pawtuxet.htm (943 words)

	EAST PROVIDENCE - LoveToKnow Article on EAST PROVIDENCE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		, a township of Providence county, Rhode Island, U.S.A., on the E. side of Providence river, opposite Providence.
		South of this village, along the river bank, are several attractive summer resorts, Hunts Mills, Silver Spring, Riverside, Vanity Fair, Kettle Point and Bullocks Point being prominent among them.
		In 1812 Rehoboth was divided, and the west part was made the township of Seekonk.
	64.1911encyclopedia.org /E/EA/EAST_PROVIDENCE.htm (226 words)

	Providence Water
		As early as 1910, only 39 years after the completion of this supply, it was apparent that with the growth of Providence and the extension of the distribution system in nearby communities, it would not be many years before the flow from Pettaconsett would be inadequate to meet the increased demands.
		The Pawtuxet River served the City of Providence from the time water first reached residents' home in 1871 to 1926 when the deteriorating quality of water, affected by disposal of residential and industrial pollutants into the area's ground water system, became a serious problem.
		The main Scituate reservoir was formed by the construction of a dam across the Pawtuxet River at the former village of Kent.
	www.provwater.com /history.htm (1366 words)

	Rivers
		Providence's rivers and ponds are important as (1) Natural, (2) Historical and (3) Recreational resources.
		Rivers and ponds are places where people can enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, and other recreational activities.
		In 1997-98, the Urban Rivers Team concluded that the main reason for the poor water quality in the Providence and Seekonk Rivers was bacteria (human waste fecal Coliform) from CSO discharges.
	www.brown.edu /Research/EnvStudies_Theses/summit/Briefing_Papers/Rivers_Ponds/index.html (1030 words)

	RI River Revival
		Fish and wildlife abound in the Blackstone River, the Woonasquatucket and Mussasack Rivers in Providence have been uncovered and turned into a pleasant downtown park, and chemical levels in the Providence and Seekonk rivers have dropped.
		The NBC study, the most extensive monitoring study ever done on the Providence and Seekonk Rivers, used a variety of state-of-the-science methodologies and the data generated tells a positive story about the effects of two decades of clean-up efforts in these two important urban tributaries.
		The results of this study should provide the data necessary for the DEM to remove the Seekonk and Providence Rivers from the EPA 303 (d) List of Impaired Waterways for these toxic pollutants.
	riroads.com /ri/ri_rivers.htm (1392 words)

	Conclusions reached by Army Corps of Engineers in Providence River and Harbor EIS carefully consider all the impacts of ...
		Conclusions reached by Army Corps of Engineers in Providence River and Harbor EIS carefully consider all the impacts of dredging and disposal, from potential oil-spills to commercial fishing, from long and short term impacts on the natural environment, to the cost of home heating fuel.
		Our role is to provide comprehensive scientific and engineering analysis of all the issues associated with this project, on behalf of the State of Rhode Island, the project sponsor.
		The purpose of the EIS is to select a disposal site to be used for a limited period of time (5 years, with provisions for a 5-year extension) that provides the best solution for maintaining the Providence River channel and 23 private facilities (9 large commercial terminals and 14 marinas) in the area.
	www.nae.usace.army.mil /colarticle.htm (1220 words)

	Hudson River Maritime Newsletter
		Sloop Providence will be touring the Hudson River as part of the 225th Anniversary of the British invasion of the Hudson Valley during the American Revolution.
		Captain John Hazard was placed in command of Providence, and joined a squadron formed by Congress under the command of "Commander in Chief of the Fleet of the United Colonies," Esek Hopkins.
		She was destroyed by her crew, with other American vessels in the Penobscot River, 14 August 1779, to prevent her falling into the hands of the British.
	www.ulster.net /~kpanza/2002rivernews/oct2002-1.html (917 words)

	PROVIDENCE - Online Information article about PROVIDENCE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		north by west of the steamboat landing at the head of Providence river; in the state chamber is a full length portrait of See also:
		In Providence are the Rhode Island Normal School (in the north part of the city, in Gaspee St.; established in 1854; discom tinned in 1857; re-established in 1871), which has a fine building (1898), the Rhode Island See also:
		Portsmouth in 1784–1788; re-established in Providence in 1814), the Brown school for boys (non-sectarian), Fielden-Chace school for girls (non-sectarian), and the Lincoln School (non-sectarian).
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /PRE_PYR/PROVIDENCE.html (3276 words)

	The West River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In addition, the river connects several outdoor recreational facilities, including Metcalf and Prete Fields, both heavily used athletic fields; Corliss Park, a multi-purpose facility with a softball field, basketball court, tennis court, and playground equipment; and Canada Pond, a city-owned conservation area which could be used for canoeing and kayaking.
		Along the upper section of the river, from Geneva Pond to the Rhode Island School for the Deaf, the land along the southwestern side of the river is predominantly in residential use.
		The lower section of the river, from the Rhode Island School for Deaf to Interstate 95, is mostly bordered by land in commercial, institutional, or light industrial use.
	envstudies.brown.edu /thesis/2000/undergrad/akantner/west_river.htm (3026 words)

	Providence Bruins \| Rhode Island news \| projo.com \| The Providence Journal
		Providence coach Scott Gordon said that it was the P-Bruins' poor play with the puck that led to their demise.
		Providence was hoping that Suave, who wasn't expecting to play last night, would stop the bleeding.
		Providence rookie T.J. Trevelyan cut Albany's advantage to 4-1 before the first period ended but Providence was not able to climb out of the hole it dug itself in the opening period.
	www.projo.com /pbruins/content/projo_20061217_17pbruins.3241011.html (979 words)

	Industries and Wealth of Rhode Island, page 2
		Edward Steinert, who originally opened the Providence house for the firm, is still in charge, and no fact could demonstrate more fully the thorough success with which he has conducted it than the mere statement that he carries two hundred pianos in stock at all times.
		This is well illustrated in Providence by the career and success of the Atlantic Mills, who are widely and deservedly prominent as manufacturers of worsted dress goods, and cottons and worsteds by the piece, and whose plant is located on Manton Avenue off Olneyville Square.
		The buildings occupied for trade and storage purposes are situated on the river front, and the premises are connected by side track with the railway system of the city; so that boats and cars are unloaded into the storehouses, and there is ample storage capacity for 8,000 tons of salt.
	www.rootsweb.com /~rigenweb/article69.html (10569 words)

	Rivers
		At that point the waters of the two rivers combine to form the Providence River, which joins the waters of the Blackstone/Seekonk system, which flow to Narragansett Bay and the sea.
		Twelve CSOs discharge to the Moshassuck River watershed: 10 to the river directly, and 2 to the West River, a tributary of the Moshassuck.
		In 1986, the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor was established by Congress to preserve and interpret the significant historic and cultural lands, waterways, and structures within the valley.
	www.narrabay.com /rivers.asp (748 words)

	Providence Neighborhoods: Upper South Providence
		It is bounded by Interstates 95 and 195 to the north, the Providence River to the east, Public Street to the south, and Broad Street to the west.
		The South Providence area was part of Roger Williams' original purchase from the Narragansett Indians in 1636, and the area was predominantly used as pasture land.
		Upper South Providence was attractive to industry because of the availability of large plats of undeveloped land easily accessible to downtown.
	www.providenceri.com /Neighborhoods/usprov.html (1507 words)

	Providence Biltmore Hotel - Providence, RI - Providence Biltmore Hotel Rates and Reviews - SideStep
		The Providence Biltmore Hotel is located in downtown Providence, R.I., one block from Kennedy Plaza.
		The hotel"s Grand Ballroom is located on the rooftop and provides panoramic views of the city.
		The Providence Biltmore Hotel opened in 1922 and was modeled after the Vanderbilt Biltmore Estate in North Carolina.
	www.sidestep.com /hotels-rates-h39521-providence_biltmore_hotel_providence_ri (338 words)

	New Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Providence is fortunate to have a sizable and highly diversified public park and recreation system.
		Greenways under construction at this time include the Woonasquatucket River Greenway and an extension of the Providence River Walk to the south, both scheduled for completion within the next few years.
		The river greenway was conceived in 1993, when the city applied for a National Park Service grant to help improve the water quality, accessibility, and recreational uses of the river.
	envstudies.brown.edu /thesis/2000/undergrad/akantner/existing_sys.htm (1503 words)

	Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council - Greenway Project
		The Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project is a catalyst for renewal along the Woonasquatucket River in Providence.
		The Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project is recognized as a model community revitalization effort that will continue Providence’s rediscovery of its rivers and natural resources, channeling development into some of the more disadvantaged areas of the city.
		The Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project collaborates with a broad range of partners in local and state government agencies, the private sector, the academic community, and the nonprofit sector.
	www.woonasquatucket.org /greenwayProject.htm (1265 words)

	Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council - About the Watershed
		At the mouth of the river the City of Providence grew to become the capitol of Rhode Island as well as a center for art, industry and culture.
		From there the river flows 19 miles south and east to downtown Providence, where it joins the Moshassuck River to form the Providence River, which in turn flows into Narragansett Bay.
		Although its prominence ebbed in the changing economic tides of the 20th century, the Woonasquatucket River valley retains the distinguishing features of its industrial heyday to a remarkable degree, from the placid ponds and early mill villages upstream, to the red brick complexes with towering chimneys that line its lower banks.
	www.woonasquatucket.org /ataglance.htm (1021 words)

	The Pawtucket Times - Providence Rivers dredging nears completion
		EAST PROVIDENCE -- From the windows of the Squantum Club on a drizzly Wednesday morning, the Providence River held a certain wintry beauty.
		The Providence River channel has long been used as a federal navigational route.However, shoaling had reduced depths in the channel by more than eight feet in some places, creating restrictions and difficulties for large shipping vessels.
		Congressman Patrick Kennedy said the dredging would go far in avoiding oil spills that have occurred in the past when fuel had to be transferred to smaller barges from large tankers that couldn't make it into the inner harbor.
	www.pawtuckettimes.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=13740545 (585 words)

	Providence and River Heights Utah Homes for Sale and Providence Real Estate
		Providence lies on a hill with incredible views of the valley.
		This web page is provided as a free source of real estate information for those who want to find all available houses for sale in the Providence River Heights Utah market without just talking to a Providence real estate agent.
		Be the first to know of newly listed Providence homes by having them automatically e-mailed to you with Auto MLS Listings.
	www.alansharpbarker.com /search_providence_homes_for_sale.htm (1533 words)

	East Providence Expressway (I-195)
		This section from I-95 to the Providence River is being relocated, and the section shown here will be demolished soon after the 2010 completion of the relocation project.
		While it was to provide some operational improvements, it was to maintain the substandard interchange between I-95 and I-195.
		Removal of the existing I-195 on the west side of the Providence River substantially reduces the noise and visual impact on both downtown and the Jewelry District.
	www.bostonroads.com /roads/I-195_RI (3227 words)

	Surveillance Camera Players in Providence, R.I.
		On Wednesday 24 September and Thursday 25 September 2003, Bill Brown of the New York Surveillance Camera Players was in Providence, Rhode Island, to give a surveillance camera walking tour to the students enrolled in "Publicity and Surveillance," an undergraduate-level course offered by Brown University's Modern Culture & Media department.
		But the separation between downtown Providence and College Hill is economic as well as physical and aesthetic.
		In the case of downtown Providence, these trends suggest that, in five years, there will be 168 private cameras where there are now "only" 56, and a total of 206 cameras where there are now "only" 94.
	www.notbored.org /providence.html (860 words)

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