From Nature to Profit: The Transformation of Rhode Island's Waterways since the Industrial Revolution

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From Nature to Profit: The Transformation of Rhode Island's Waterways since the Industrial Revolution

Description

Funds support an exhibit and public lecture at the Slater Mill Historic site exploring our past and present relationship to Rhode Island's waterways, and the social and industrial history of our waterways.

Collection Items

Nature to Profit exhibit opening flyer
Flyer advertising the exhibit opening for Nature to Profit: The Transformation of Rhode Island's Waterways Since the Industrial Revolution at the Wilkinson & Slater Galleries. This item is a part of the Place Making exhibit in this digital…

Nature to Profit lecture program
Program printed on gray paper listing speakers for the exhibition opening for Nature to Profit: The Transformation of Rhode Island Waterways. This item is a part of the Place Making exhibit in this digital library.

Nature to Profit exhibit program
Exhibition program for Nature to Profit: The Transformation of Rhode Island Waterways. This item is a part of the Place Making exhibit in this digital library.

Slater Mill Waterfall
Black and white photograph of a waterfall. Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is present in the background. This item is a part of the Place Making exhibit in this digital library.

Scituate Reservoir
Black and white photograh of a deterorating pipe near the Scituate Reservior located in Scituate, Rhode Island. The roots of a tree have started to grow around the pipe. This item is a part of the Place Making exhibit in this digital library.
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