Old Providence - Past and Present with Maureen Taylor

About Old Providence - Past and Present with Maureen Taylor

Old Providence is a geo-referencing project with crowdsourcing capabilities to document the history of Providence,RI. Join Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective the creator/curator of oldpvd.com as she shares stories of life in Providence then and now. If you're interested in Providence, RI history and everyday life, this is the podcast for you.

Publisher

Maureen Taylor

Category

history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Sept 2020

Latest episode

5 Dec 2021

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Dec 2021

   From Mexico to Providence: Chilangos

   Almost 30 years ago, Max Mendoza's family brought their love of tacos to Providence, RI. Their restaurant Chilangos is a cornerstone of the neighborhood at the junction of Manton and Atwells Ave. Chilangos

2. 

   19 Dec 2020

   Walk The City with The Providence Boundaries Project

   There is a fairly new project in town. One that gets you outside and walking. It's the Providence Boundaries Project developed by Sarah Zurier, C.J. Opperthauser, and Traci Picard. Explore the city at your own pace, log your miles, and share your images. It's guaranteed you'll see the city differently. Links: The Providence Boundaries ProjectWalkPVDStrava

3. 

   28 Nov 2020

   A Grand Old House on Hope Street

   How long have you owned your house? Probably not as long as the Lippitt family The Lippitt House in Providence stayed in the family from 1863 to 1979 at which point it became a trust. Today the property looks pretty much the way it did in the 1860s. Director Carrie Taylor has created new virtual content that you can view while the house is closed this year. It's a Providence treasure. You can view images of the Lippitt House on oldpvd.com

4. 

   22 Oct 2020

   Gravestone Girls

   Brenda Sullivan of The Gravestone Girls talks about how they cast stones, artwork in Providence cemeteries, and some older burial sites in Providence, RI For more information on the Gravestone Girls and their work visit their website.

5. 

   22 Sept 2020

   A Ninety Year Old Business Thrives in Providence

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