Soldiers Monument, "Exchange Place" Providence, R.I. as it appeared "Decoration Day" May 30th 1874
Summary
Local Accession Number: 06_11_001423.Title: Soldiers Monument, "Exchange Place" Providence, R.I. as it appeared "Decoration Day" May 30th 1874.Genre: Stereographs; Photographic prints.Date issued: 1874-1920 (approximate).Physical description: 1 photographic print on stereo card : stereograph ; 9 x 18 cm..General notes: Title from handwritten text on verso.; Handwritten note on verso: Shore Line Train in the distance.; Part of series: Scenes at home..Date notes: Date supplied by cataloger..Biographical and historical notes : Dedicated in 1871, the SoldiersÕ and SailorsÕ Monument commemorates the 1st Rhode Island Regiment and the 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery (Colored) who fought and died in the Civil War..Subjects: Memorial rites & ceremonies; Monuments & memorials; Public sculpture; African American soldiers; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.Collection: Stereographs.Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department.Shelf locator: Soldier's Monument Exchange Place.Rights: No known copyright restrictions.