Providence Walks: The Jewelry District Historic Tour
Providence Walks: The Jewelry District Historic Tour How did Providence, Rhode Island become the “Jewelry Capital of the World”? The first steps by Nehemiah Dodge and Jabez Gorham in the late 18th century happened outside of the Jewelry District, but set the pace for what was to come. Jewelry made in Providence was going to be affordable, mass produced and based on innovative technologies, particularly electro-plating. After the Civil War, most of the state’s jewelry manufacturing moved into the Jewelry District south of downtown.
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Additional Information
Tour Type
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Self-Guided Tour
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Tour Map Available
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Virtual Tour Link
https://www.goprovidence.com/things-to-do/providence-walking-tours/the-jewelry-district/jewelry-district-walking-tour-map/
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Walking Tour
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