Guided Tour of the Historic Jewelry District

Corner of Richmond and Ship Streets,,Providence RI 02903

04 May, 2021

Description

Jewelry District Guided Walking Tour Join us for a two-hour guided walking tour of the Historic Jewelry District. We will discuss the past, the present and the future. Why is it called the Jewelry District? Learn about the District’s history, buildings and architecture. Learn about the people … from Mayors to business owners to factory workers. Learn about innovation from the first Providence building with electricity, to the first steam engine, to a revolutionary watch band to today’s medical innovations. the District has been a hot spot for innovation for over 100 years. Join Jewelry District resident and neighborhood historian, Olin Thompson, for a two-hour guided walking tour of the neighborhood.