Interview with Wilbur Jennings
Wilbur Jennings, the Councilman for Ward 8 (Elmwood, Reservoir, West End) on the Providence City Council, is a long-time resident of the neighborhoods near Mashapaug Pond. In this excerpt, he shares some of his childhood memories, his thoughts about education, and his hopes for the future of the Gorham site.
December 3, 2011
Nuggets of sulfur
From the junk pile by Mashapaug Pond.
Mashapaug Commons Plaza
When and why was the Mashapaug Commons plaza built? What did it replace? What businesses have occupied this plaza?
Maria Quintero
Mapping memories
Photos before Gorham factory was demolished
Photographs taken by Erik Gould and Erik Carlson.
Old Gorham Photo kept at Liberty Elm Diner
Gorham Brick
Gorham site contamination sign
Gorham Manufacturing Company Building Complex
How did the physical plant of the Gorham Company change over time? When and why did the Gorham manufacturing buildings get demolished?
Ria Fulton
Community Awareness Raising
In what ways have community activists tried to call attention to environmental concerns at the Gorham site?
Adriana Isaza