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At the dawn of the twentieth century, the Board of Trade and other boosters of Providence, Rhode Island proclaimed that the city contained the “Five Industrial Wonders of the World” – one of them, the nation’s leading producer of silverware, the…

How did the physical plant of the Gorham Company change over time? When and why did the Gorham manufacturing buildings get demolished?

What is the history of the community boating center? When and why was it built? How has it been used?

Where, in the city of Providence, are objects and papers produced by the Gorham Company? Include libraries, museums, and archival holdings as well as outdoor spaces. Include a map of locations.

When and why was the Mashapaug Commons plaza built? What did it replace? What businesses have occupied this plaza?

Congregation of the Sons of Israel and David Cemetery sits near the Pond, at 460 Reservoir Avenue. Why is it there? What is the Jewish history of the site?

When and why was the industrial park built on the northwest edge of the pond? What did it replace?

What is the history of the railroad line that winds along the north and east side of the pond?

When and why was the Ocean State Job Lot plaza built? What did it replace?

What was the process of creating a Gorham silver tea set in 1910?