The World War I Monument by Paul P. Cret

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Title

The World War I Monument by Paul P. Cret

Description

 

The World War I Monument designed and created by architect Paul P. Cret and sculptors C.P. Jennewein and Janet de Coux stands before the Providence County Courthouse on Benefit St. The monument, originally located in Post Office Square (renamed Memorial Square at the sculpture dedication) was created in 1926 as the result of a competition for a monument to memorialize those who served and died in World War I.

Creator

Chester Smolski

Date

1978-08-01

Rights

Rhode Island College

Format

Photograph
Photograph

Identifier

5499

Smolski Image Item Type Metadata

Building Style

Beaux-Arts

Building Type

Public sculpture

City

Providence

Country

United States of America

Creator 1

Paul Cret

Creator 1 Role

Architect

Creator 2

C.P. Jennewein

Creator 2 Role

Sculptor

Creator 3

Janet de Coux

Creator 3 Role

Sculptor

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Architecture -- War memorials -- Rhode Island -- Providence; Architecture -- Monuments -- Public scuplture;

Region

Rhode Island

Street Address

250 Benefit St.