Old Providence - Past and Present with Maureen Taylor

Maureen Taylor
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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.

Episodes

  1. 12/05/2021

    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. 12/19/2020

    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. 11/28/2020

    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. 10/22/2020

    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. 09/22/2020

    A Ninety Year Old Business Thrives in Providence

    Old Providence - Past and Present with Maureen Taylor

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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.

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