https://simplecast.com PVD Now and Then Providence now and then. A little history. A little architecture. A lot of walking around Providence, Rhode Island. Companion podcast to the Instagram account @pvdnowandthen. 2025 PVD Now and Then en Wed, 6 May 2026 21:51:54 +0000 Wed, 6 May 2026 21:52:05 +0000 https://pvd-now-and-then.simplecast.com PVD Now and Then https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0d615f44-2a0c-4889-9bef-e1d98fd81897/9132d2ee-d884-47a5-a78a-f1007bc63ed7/3000x3000/thumb.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://pvd-now-and-then.simplecast.com episodic Providence now and then. A little history. A little architecture. A lot of walking around Providence, Rhode Island. Companion podcast to the Instagram account @pvdnowandthen. Mike Ferguson false https://feeds.simplecast.com/B2mRNZxh #pvd #pvdbuildings #pvdarchitecture #providence #providencearchitecture #pvdhistory #providencehistory #pvdnowandthen #oldprovidence Mike Ferguson pvdnowandthen@gmail.com Y5YGPEZ9K6I2 1bf041c0-9c50-43cb-9771-c62ef398c9d7 The Blizzard of 78 Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Campbell/AS220_1992_Compilation/10_Jon_Campbell_-_Providence_Waltz/

Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://folkways.si.edu/jon-campbell-and-everett-brown/the-providence-waltz/american-folk/music/track/smithsonian

Jon Campbell Appreciation
https://www.wgbh.org/music/celtic/2022-01-18/appreciation-jon-campbell-singer-songwriter-1951-2022

Instagram @pvdnowandthen

]]> Wed, 6 May 2026 21:51:54 +0000 pvdnowandthen@gmail.com (Mike Ferguson) https://pvd-now-and-then.simplecast.com/episodes/the-blizzard-of-78-u2l4O4lr-my5Cv5mM Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Campbell/AS220_1992_Compilation/10_Jon_Campbell_-_Providence_Waltz/

Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://folkways.si.edu/jon-campbell-and-everett-brown/the-providence-waltz/american-folk/music/track/smithsonian

Jon Campbell Appreciation
https://www.wgbh.org/music/celtic/2022-01-18/appreciation-jon-campbell-singer-songwriter-1951-2022

Instagram @pvdnowandthen

]]> The Blizzard of 78 Mike Ferguson 00:36:27 Providence lived through "the worst blizzard" in it's history in February of 2026. But did we though? Maybe we did, but only as a matter of inches. Providence lived through "the worst blizzard" in it's history in February of 2026. But did we though? Maybe we did, but only as a matter of inches. #pvd #pvdbuildings #pvdarchitecture #providence #providencearchitecture #pvdhistory #providencehistory #pvdnowandthen #oldprovidence false full 3 1a5dedb5-3bb0-4838-a761-cb2b0839d7ab The Point Street Bridge Takeaways

The Point Street Bridge was initially constructed in the 1870s with significant delays and challenges.
Providence's history is deeply intertwined with its waterways and the development of infrastructure to cross them.
The bridge's construction faced numerous setbacks, including issues with the pivot mechanism and contractor failures.
Despite delays, the bridge eventually opened in 1872, becoming a vital part of Providence's transportation network.
The episode highlights the broader historical context of river crossings in Providence.
Ferguson provides insights into the political and logistical challenges of bridge construction in the 19th century.
The Point Street Bridge's history reflects the evolution of engineering and urban planning in Providence.
The episode includes anecdotes and historical references to illustrate the bridge's significance.

Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Campbell/AS220_1992_Compilation/10_Jon_Campbell_-_Providence_Waltz/

Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://folkways.si.edu/jon-campbell-and-everett-brown/the-providence-waltz/american-folk/music/track/smithsonian

Jon Campbell Appreciation
https://www.wgbh.org/music/celtic/2022-01-18/appreciation-jon-campbell-singer-songwriter-1951-2022

Instagram @pvdnowandthen

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 19:15:55 +0000 pvdnowandthen@gmail.com (Mike Ferguson) https://pvd-now-and-then.simplecast.com/episodes/the-point-street-bridge-zPz_upJp Takeaways

The Point Street Bridge was initially constructed in the 1870s with significant delays and challenges.
Providence's history is deeply intertwined with its waterways and the development of infrastructure to cross them.
The bridge's construction faced numerous setbacks, including issues with the pivot mechanism and contractor failures.
Despite delays, the bridge eventually opened in 1872, becoming a vital part of Providence's transportation network.
The episode highlights the broader historical context of river crossings in Providence.
Ferguson provides insights into the political and logistical challenges of bridge construction in the 19th century.
The Point Street Bridge's history reflects the evolution of engineering and urban planning in Providence.
The episode includes anecdotes and historical references to illustrate the bridge's significance.

Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Campbell/AS220_1992_Compilation/10_Jon_Campbell_-_Providence_Waltz/

Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://folkways.si.edu/jon-campbell-and-everett-brown/the-providence-waltz/american-folk/music/track/smithsonian

Jon Campbell Appreciation
https://www.wgbh.org/music/celtic/2022-01-18/appreciation-jon-campbell-singer-songwriter-1951-2022

Instagram @pvdnowandthen

]]> The Point Street Bridge Mike Ferguson 00:39:46 This is episode 2 of PVD Now and Then the Podcast: Troubled Bridge Over Untroubled Waters, the first Point Street Bridge, Or What’s The Deal with Providence and Bridges, 150 Year Old Deja Vu. In this episode of PVD Now and Then, Mike explores the history of the Point Street Bridge in Providence, delving into its construction, challenges, and significance over the years. The episode covers the bridge's initial construction in the 1870s, the numerous delays and issues faced, and its eventual completion. He also discusses the broader context of river crossings in Providence's history, highlighting the evolution of infrastructure and transportation in the city. This is episode 2 of PVD Now and Then the Podcast: Troubled Bridge Over Untroubled Waters, the first Point Street Bridge, Or What’s The Deal with Providence and Bridges, 150 Year Old Deja Vu. In this episode of PVD Now and Then, Mike explores the history of the Point Street Bridge in Providence, delving into its construction, challenges, and significance over the years. The episode covers the bridge's initial construction in the 1870s, the numerous delays and issues faced, and its eventual completion. He also discusses the broader context of river crossings in Providence's history, highlighting the evolution of infrastructure and transportation in the city. transportation, river crossings, infrastructure, point street bridge, providence history false full 2 05ea4f03-2173-46b1-80a4-d16e800e77ea Soldiers and Sailors Monument Takeaways

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument honors Rhode Island soldiers from the Civil War.
General Ambrose Burnside's leadership was marked by both successes and failures.
The term 'Civil War' was not commonly used during the time of the conflict.
The monument's dedication involved a large public ceremony and military parade.
The monument's design includes significant symbolic figures representing various military branches.
The monument has been relocated multiple times due to urban development.
Public opinion played a crucial role in the decision to move the monument.
The monument serves as a reminder of the historical context of the Civil War.
Efforts to restore the monument have faced funding and planning challenges.
The podcast encourages listeners to engage with local history and monuments.

Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Campbell/AS220_1992_Compilation/10_Jon_Campbell_-_Providence_Waltz/

Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://folkways.si.edu/jon-campbell-and-everett-brown/the-providence-waltz/american-folk/music/track/smithsonian

Jon Campbell Appreciation
https://www.wgbh.org/music/celtic/2022-01-18/appreciation-jon-campbell-singer-songwriter-1951-2022

Instagram @pvdnowandthen

]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2025 22:31:13 +0000 pvdnowandthen@gmail.com (Mike Ferguson) https://pvd-now-and-then.simplecast.com/episodes/soldiers-and-sailors-monument-Y_5mn8de Takeaways

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument honors Rhode Island soldiers from the Civil War.
General Ambrose Burnside's leadership was marked by both successes and failures.
The term 'Civil War' was not commonly used during the time of the conflict.
The monument's dedication involved a large public ceremony and military parade.
The monument's design includes significant symbolic figures representing various military branches.
The monument has been relocated multiple times due to urban development.
Public opinion played a crucial role in the decision to move the monument.
The monument serves as a reminder of the historical context of the Civil War.
Efforts to restore the monument have faced funding and planning challenges.
The podcast encourages listeners to engage with local history and monuments.

Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Campbell/AS220_1992_Compilation/10_Jon_Campbell_-_Providence_Waltz/

Jon Campbell Providence Waltz
https://folkways.si.edu/jon-campbell-and-everett-brown/the-providence-waltz/american-folk/music/track/smithsonian

Jon Campbell Appreciation
https://www.wgbh.org/music/celtic/2022-01-18/appreciation-jon-campbell-singer-songwriter-1951-2022

Instagram @pvdnowandthen

]]> Soldiers and Sailors Monument Mike Ferguson 00:36:11 This premier episode of the PVD Now and Then podcast explores the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Rhode Island, detailing its historical significance, the legacy of General Ambrose Burnside, the creation and dedication of the monument, its design and symbolism, the political controversies surrounding its relocation, and its current status. This premier episode of the PVD Now and Then podcast explores the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Rhode Island, detailing its historical significance, the legacy of General Ambrose Burnside, the creation and dedication of the monument, its design and symbolism, the political controversies surrounding its relocation, and its current status. rhode island history, civil war memorials, soldiers and sailors monument, ambrose burnside, american history, historical monuments, public memorials, monument dedication, providence, civil war false full 1