statues, monuments, and structures in public spaces

editor’s note:
For this issue of She Shines our intention was to photograph statues of women in outdoor public spaces in Providence. We found plenty of men, our search for female statues continues.

photos by Deborah L. Perry

Johnson & Wales University Located adjacent to Weybosset Street are gates to the Main Campus of Johnson and Wales University. The university was founded as a business school in 1914 by Gertrude I. Johnson and Mary T. Wales. Lillian Feinstein Monument Located in the westerly corner of City Park is a monument honoring Lillian Feinstein (1905-1998), the mother of Rhode Island philanthropist Alan Shaw Feinstein. Engraved on the monument are the words “She loved all people.” Betsey Williams Cottage Located in Roger Williams Park is a frame gambrel-roofed Georgian Colonial house built in 1773 and last occupied by Betsey Williams, a descendant of Roger Williams and donor of the original Roger Williams park land. The house is now used as a museum.

Lady Justice Located at the east end of Exchange Place on the steps of Federal District Court. Lady Justice symbolizes the fair and equal administration of the law without corruption, avarice, prejudice or favor. Carrie Brown Memorial Fountain Located in the eastern section of City Park, the fountain was designed by Enid Yandell, erected in 1901. It was the gift of Paul Bajnotti of Turin, Italy, in memory of his wife, Carrie Mathilde Brown. The ‘Struggle of Life’ is depicted in the figures around the fountain. Carrie Tower Located on Brown University campus is a tall square structure of red brick with vertical channeling, surrounded by a gold dome cupola. The black-faced clock, with its gold hands and numerals, strikes the hours. It was designed by Guy Lowell and erected in 1904 as another memorial to Carrie Mathilde Brown.