Mike Ferguson

PVD Now and Then

History EN ↓ 3 episodes

Providence now and then. A little history. A little architecture. A lot of walking around Providence, Rhode Island. Companion podcast to the Instagram account @pvdnowandthen.

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Mike Ferguson

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The Blizzard of 78 06.05.2026 36:27

Jon Campbell Providence Waltz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Campbell/AS220_1992_Compilation/10_Jon_Campbell_-_Providence_Waltz/ Jon Campbell Providence Waltz https://folkways.si.edu/jon-campbell-and-everett-brown/the-providence-waltz/american-folk/music/track/smithsonian Jon Campbell Appreciation https://www.wgbh.org/music/celtic/2022-01-18/appreciation-jon-campbell-singer-songwriter-1951...

The Point Street Bridge 06.11.2025 39:46

Takeaways The Point Street Bridge was initially constructed in the 1870s with significant delays and challenges. Providence's history is deeply intertwined with its waterways and the development of infrastructure to cross them. The bridge's construction faced numerous setbacks, including issues with the pivot mechanism and contractor failures. Despite delays, the bridge eventually opened in 1872,...

Soldiers and Sailors Monument 03.06.2025 36:11

Takeaways The Soldiers and Sailors Monument honors Rhode Island soldiers from the Civil War. General Ambrose Burnside's leadership was marked by both successes and failures. The term 'Civil War' was not commonly used during the time of the conflict. The monument's dedication involved a large public ceremony and military parade. The monument's design includes significant symbolic figures representi...