Organized crime rose to the forefront in Providence in the 1950s through the 1980s, primarily situated in Providence's Federal Hill neighborhood. The Great Depression hit hard economically, leading to population decreases as a result of the decline of nationwide trends. The jewelry industry boomed in the 1920s. Such industries drew many immigrants from Western Europe, like Italy, Ireland, England, Portugal, and Cape Verde of Africa, all of which greatly contribute to the demographic populations of the state today. The famous Gaspee Affair of 1772 involved the residents of Providence leading the first violent attack of the American Revolution.Īfter the war, Providence’s economic industry changed from maritime activities to manufacturing, especially in jewelry and textiles. Providence joined the allegiance against the British Crown and opposed the Sugar Act, taxation that negatively affected Providence’s international rum trade.
The Narragansett Native Americans previously occupied Rhode Island's land.īritish taxation held back the city’s economical growth in its fishing, farming, and nautical enterprises. It soon became one of the thirteen original colonies of the United States. Puritan refugee and Massachusetts exile Roger Williams settled Providence, Rhode Island, in June of 1636. Downtown is a 15 minute drive away for the best entertainment and shopping. Despite this reputation, South Providence has its nice neighborhoods where tourists can get away from everything. South Providence has a reputation for poverty and crime the nightclubs on Broad Street have been known for their brawls. Everything is within a walkable distance or a short drive. There are many restaurants, mainly serving Spanish or Chinese food fast food places, hair salons, banks, pharmacies, libraries and supermarkets. South Providence begins roughly at the start of Elmwood Avenue (closest to downtown) and Broad Street. There are a couple of high end restaurants and night clubs at the North end of Charles Street. Charles Street Intersects with Branch Avenue and from there till about Mineral Spring is still the most corrupt part of the City. College Hill is primarily centered along Thayer Street around its intersection with Angell Street and off to the west end of Downcity, there is Charles Street which runs directly from Downcity. Most of Providence's attractions are organized into four neighborhoods: Downcity, which includes the core of the downtown area as well as Waterplace Park, the Providence Place Mall, and Capitol Hill Federal Hill, a neighborhood just west of downtown along Atwells Avenue that is known for nightlife and Italian dining College Hill/The East Side, which is home to some of the city's oldest homes as well as both Brown University and RISD, and features several smaller neighborhoods with eclectic shops and restaurants. Downcity events, historic vistas, eclectic districts such as College Hill and Federal Hill, and a great nightlife make Providence a worthwhile tourist destination. Formerly a bastion of industry as well as organized crime, Providence's Renaissance has created new parks and attractions and brought emphasis back to its historic roots. It does not store any personal data.Providence is the state capital and largest city in Rhode Island, as well as the third largest city in New England. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.
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