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{{distinguish|Roger Williams Park}} {{distinguish|Roger Williams Park}}
{{Infobox NRHP {{Infobox NRHP
| name = Roger Williams National Memorial | name = Roger Williams National Memorial
| nrhp_type = nmem | nrhp_type = nmem
| image = File:2021 Roger Williams National Memorial sign.jpg | image = Roger Williams National Memorial entrance sign, Providence Rhode Island.jpg
| caption = (2021) | caption =
| location = ] | location = ]
| locmapin = Rhode Island#USA | locmapin = Rhode Island#USA
| coordinates = {{coord|41.83038|-71.41089|display=inline,title}} | coordinates = {{coord|41.83038|-71.41089|display=inline,title}}
| area = {{convert|4.56|acre|ha}}<ref name= "NP Index">{{cite book|title=The National Parks: Index 2012-2016|date=2016|publisher=Office of Communications and the Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs National Park Service|isbn=0160932092|page=93|url=https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/upload/NPIndex2012-2016.pdf|accessdate=23 June 2017}}</ref> | area = {{convert|4.56|acre|ha}}<ref name= "NP Index">{{cite book|title=The National Parks: Index 2012-2016|date=2016|publisher=Office of Communications and the Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs National Park Service|isbn=978-0160932090|page=93|url=https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/upload/NPIndex2012-2016.pdf|accessdate=23 June 2017}}</ref>
| built = {{start date|1636}} | built = {{start date|1636}}
| architect = ] | architect = ]
| architecture = | architecture =
| added = October 15, 1966 | added = October 15, 1966
| website = | website =
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The '''Roger Williams National Memorial''' is a landscaped urban park located on a common lot of the original settlement of ], established by ] in 1636, bounded by North Main, Canal, and Smith Streets, and Park Row. The ] commemorates the life of the co-founder of the ] and a champion of the ideal of ]. Williams was banished from the ] for his beliefs, and he founded this colony as a place where all could come to worship as their conscience dictated without interference from the state. The '''Roger Williams National Memorial''' is a landscaped urban park located on a common lot of the original settlement of ], established by minister ] in 1636. The ] commemorates the life of Williams, who co-founded the ] and championed ].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Gaustad|first=Edwin S.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sjmeBMAiyNMC|title=Roger Williams|date=2005-05-15|publisher=Oxford University Press|isbn=978-0-19-976053-4|pages=52|language=en}}</ref> The park is bounded by North Main, Canal, and Smith Streets, and Park Row.


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==Description== ==Description==


The Roger Williams National Memorial is a {{convert|4.5|acre|ha|adj=on}} park located near the eastern bank of the ], east of the ] and north of downtown Providence. It stands at the base of ], a ] that is the city's oldest and most historically significant area. It is separated from the river by Canal Street, and bounded on the other three sides by Smith Street, Park Row, and North Main Street. The southern portion of the park has a relatively open grassy area ringed by trees, while the northern portion is more landscaped, with the visitor center housed in the 1736 William Antram House,<ref name=aiaprov>{{cite aiaprov|page=134}}</ref> also known as the Antram-Gray House.<ref>National Park Service, , accessed 1 April 2017</ref> at the northeast corner, and a parking area on the west side. Major features in the northern section include the Bernon Grove and the site of the spring which prompted Williams to select the site.<ref name="CLR">{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/rowi/parkmgmt/upload/2011-03-22-10-29-5|title=Cultural Landscape Report for Roger Williams National Memorial|publisher=National Park Service|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103201949/http://www.nps.gov/rowi/parkmgmt/upload/2011-03-22-10-29-5|archive-date=November 3, 2014|url-status=|accessdate=2014-10-28}} </ref>{{rp|p.1}} The Roger Williams National Memorial is a {{convert|4.5|acre|ha|adj=on}} park located near the eastern bank of the ], east of the ] and north of ]. It stands at the base of ], upon which the early settlement of Providence was concentrated. The memorial is separated from the river by Canal Street, and bounded on the other three sides by Smith Street, Park Row, and North Main Street. The southern portion of the park has a relatively open grassy area ringed by trees, while the northern portion is more landscaped, with the visitor center housed in the 1736 Antram-Gray House<ref name=aiaprov>{{cite aiaprov|page=134}}</ref><ref>National Park Service, , accessed 1 April 2017</ref>{{Efn|Also known as the William Antram House}} at the northeast corner, and a parking area on the west side. Major features in the northern section include the Bernon Grove and the site of the spring which prompted Williams to select the site.<ref name="CLR">{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/rowi/parkmgmt/upload/2011-03-22-10-29-5|title=Cultural Landscape Report for Roger Williams National Memorial|publisher=National Park Service|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103201949/http://www.nps.gov/rowi/parkmgmt/upload/2011-03-22-10-29-5|archive-date=November 3, 2014|url-status=|accessdate=2014-10-28}} </ref>{{rp|p.1}}


The park's visitor center features an exhibit and video about Roger Williams and the founding of Rhode Island, as well as information about historic sites in Providence. The park's visitor center features an exhibit and video about Roger Williams and the founding of Rhode Island, as well as information about historic sites in Providence.


==Administrative history== ==Administrative history==
The ] was authorized on October 22, 1965.<ref name="CLR"/>{{rp|p.55}} The memorial was listed on the ] on October 15, 1966. The site was developed in the late 1970s after land acquisition was completed and the buildings on the land were demolished.<ref name="CLR"/>{{rp|p.56}} It was the only unit of the National Park System in ] until 2014 when the ] was designated.<ref name= "NP Index"/> (] in ] is an affiliated area of the National Park Service, but not formally part of the system.) The ] was authorized on October 22, 1965.<ref name="CLR"/>{{rp|p.55}} The memorial was listed on the ] on October 15, 1966. The site was developed in the late 1970s after the land acquisition was completed and the buildings on the land were demolished.<ref name="CLR"/>{{rp|p.56}} It was the only unit of the National Park System in ] until 2014 when the ] was designated.<ref name= "NP Index"/>{{Efn|] in ] is an affiliated area of the National Park Service, but not formally part of the system.}}

== Gallery ==
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⚫ File:Roger Williams National Memorial Visitor Center, Providence Rhode Island.jpg|The 1736 Antram-Gray House serves as the park's Visitor Center
File:Roger Williams national park2.jpg|The site commemorating the spring discovered in 1636 by Roger Williams
File:Roger Williams National Memorial plaque, Providence Rhode Island.jpg|A plaque at the site
</gallery>


==See also== ==See also==
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==References== ==References==
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== Notes ==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Not to be confused with Roger Williams Park. United States historic place
Roger Williams National Memorial
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Memorial
Roger Williams National Memorial is located in Rhode IslandRoger Williams National MemorialShow map of Rhode IslandRoger Williams National Memorial is located in the United StatesRoger Williams National MemorialShow map of the United States
LocationProvidence, Rhode Island
Coordinates41°49′49″N 71°24′39″W / 41.83038°N 71.41089°W / 41.83038; -71.41089
Area4.56 acres (1.85 ha)
Built1636 (1636)
ArchitectNorman Isham
WebsiteRoger Williams National Memorial
NRHP reference No.66000942
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 1966

The Roger Williams National Memorial is a landscaped urban park located on a common lot of the original settlement of Providence, Rhode Island, established by minister Roger Williams in 1636. The national memorial commemorates the life of Williams, who co-founded the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and championed religious freedom. The park is bounded by North Main, Canal, and Smith Streets, and Park Row.

Description

The Roger Williams National Memorial is a 4.5-acre (1.8 ha) park located near the eastern bank of the Moshassuck River, east of the Rhode Island State House and north of Downtown Providence. It stands at the base of College Hill, upon which the early settlement of Providence was concentrated. The memorial is separated from the river by Canal Street, and bounded on the other three sides by Smith Street, Park Row, and North Main Street. The southern portion of the park has a relatively open grassy area ringed by trees, while the northern portion is more landscaped, with the visitor center housed in the 1736 Antram-Gray House at the northeast corner, and a parking area on the west side. Major features in the northern section include the Bernon Grove and the site of the spring which prompted Williams to select the site.

The park's visitor center features an exhibit and video about Roger Williams and the founding of Rhode Island, as well as information about historic sites in Providence.

Administrative history

The national memorial was authorized on October 22, 1965. The memorial was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. The site was developed in the late 1970s after the land acquisition was completed and the buildings on the land were demolished. It was the only unit of the National Park System in Rhode Island until 2014 when the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park was designated.

Gallery

  • The 1736 Antram-Gray House serves as the park's Visitor Center The 1736 Antram-Gray House serves as the park's Visitor Center
  • The site commemorating the spring discovered in 1636 by Roger Williams The site commemorating the spring discovered in 1636 by Roger Williams
  • A plaque at the site A plaque at the site

See also

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ The National Parks: Index 2012-2016 (PDF). Office of Communications and the Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs National Park Service. 2016. p. 93. ISBN 978-0160932090. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  3. Gaustad, Edwin S. (2005-05-15). Roger Williams. Oxford University Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-19-976053-4.
  4. Woodward, Wm. McKenzie (2003). PPS/AIAri Guide to Providence Architecture. Photography by William Jagger Photography (1st ed.). Providence, Rhode Island: Providence Preservation Society and American Institute of Architects Rhode Island Chapter. p. 134. ISBN 0-9742847-0-X.
  5. National Park Service, Antram-Grey House, accessed 1 April 2017
  6. ^ "Cultural Landscape Report for Roger Williams National Memorial". National Park Service. Archived from the original on November 3, 2014. Retrieved 2014-10-28. Alt URL

Notes

  1. Also known as the William Antram House
  2. Touro Synagogue National Historic Site in Newport is an affiliated area of the National Park Service, but not formally part of the system.

External links


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Burnside Park · India Point Park · Prospect Terrace Park · Roger Williams National Memorial · Roger Williams Park · Waterplace Park

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