Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence (must see)
The Providence Performing Arts Center is historic movie palace in downtown Providence. It was built in 1928 from a design by Rapp & Rapp, an architectural firm that designed a large number of movie palaces at the time. The theatre was originally part of the Loews Theatres chain.
Once opulent movie theatres fell out of fashion, the building hosted concerts instead of movies. It became known as the Palace Concert Theater where such musical acts as the Bee Gees, the Doors, Queen and Aerosmith performed. The performing arts center now operates as a not-for-profit theatre. Along with films, the theatre hosts concerts, plays and Broadway shows.
The Providence Performing Arts Center was remodeled in 1999 to closely resemble its original construction. It has space for 3,100 patrons and is the second largest theatre of this type in New England. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Once opulent movie theatres fell out of fashion, the building hosted concerts instead of movies. It became known as the Palace Concert Theater where such musical acts as the Bee Gees, the Doors, Queen and Aerosmith performed. The performing arts center now operates as a not-for-profit theatre. Along with films, the theatre hosts concerts, plays and Broadway shows.
The Providence Performing Arts Center was remodeled in 1999 to closely resemble its original construction. It has space for 3,100 patrons and is the second largest theatre of this type in New England. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
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Sight Name: Providence Performing Arts Center
Sight Location: Providence, USA (See walking tours in Providence)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Providence, USA (See walking tours in Providence)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Providence, Rhode Island
Create Your Own Walk in Providence
Creating your own self-guided walk in Providence is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Providence Introduction Walking Tour
Providence, the capital of the US state of Rhode Island, is one of the oldest cities in New England. Founded in 1636 by the Puritan theologian Roger Williams, it was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that formed the United States. The settlement was named after "God's merciful Providence" which Williams believed was responsible for revealing such a haven for him and his... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Providence Historical Buildings Tour
A beautiful city on the banks of the Providence River, Providence, Rhode Island, is nearly as old as the United States themselves – founded in 1636. As such, the city has many interesting historical and architectural landmarks worth checking out that tell the story of its past.
Among these, the Providence County Courthouse stands as a symbol of justice and governance. The Old Stone Bank,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Among these, the Providence County Courthouse stands as a symbol of justice and governance. The Old Stone Bank,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Brown University Walking Tour
Chief among the iconic landmarks contributing to the cultural atmosphere of Providence, Rhode Island, is Brown University, a prestigious Ivy League institution known for its liberal arts education and vibrant campus life. Founded in 1764, this is the seventh-oldest university in the United States, chartered before the American Revolution.
Brown's historic campus offers a classic New... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Brown's historic campus offers a classic New... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles