Providence River
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The Providence River is a tidal river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 8 miles. There are no dams along the river's length, although the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier is located
The Providence River and Downtown Providence in April 2016
A gondola sails under the Crawford Street Bridge
The Crawford Street Bridge extends over the Providence River, connecting Downtown Providence to the East Side
The Point Street Bridge spans the Providence River
Fox Point Hurricane Barrier
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The Fox Point Hurricane Barrier is a 3,000-foot long tidal flood barrier spanning the Providence River in Providence, Rhode Island, located 750 feet upstream from Fox Point. It was constructed between
Providence River
…is a tidal river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 8 miles (13 km). There are no dams along the river's length, although the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier is located south of downtown to protect the city of Providence from damaging tidal floods. The southern part of the river has been dredged at a cost…
The tainter gates of the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier Gates. The Providence River Bridge is visible in the immediate background.
This 1990 view over Providence shows the hurricane barrier as it appeared before the construction of the adjacent Providence River Bridge
View inside the Fox Point pumping station