The Creative Capital: An Art and Architecture Tour of Providence

Name: The Creative Capital: An Art and Architecture Tour of Providence
Start: 2024-10-19T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-19T13:30:00-04:00
Location: Providence Biltmore Hotel

Schedule

Sat Oct 19 2024 at 11:00 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Providence Biltmore Hotel | Providence, RI

The story of Providence is told by its buildings. Our city's downtown blossomed during America's Gilded Age, and has well-preserved examples of Art-Deco, Beaux-Arts, Neoclassical, and many more architectural styles. But this tour goes beyond bricks and windows: peer into the past by learning some of the human stories behind the facades.
This tour also explores the city's vibrant arts and cultural scene, a key ingredient of its dramatic turnaround from mid-century urban decay to regional arts center. Experience and learn the inspiration for Providence's most breathtaking murals: these massive works weave into the city’s visual landscape for a result unparalleled anywhere in the United States.
The walk begins in the lobby of the city's historic Biltmore hotel and concludes after a 1.5 mile stroll at the Providence Riverwalk.