Plan for Famine Memorial Site ~ Providence River Walk
Projected Dedication ~ October, 2007

The Irish Famine sculupture and commemorative wall are the key elements of an impressive memorial that will beautify the Providence River Walk location.  A bronze statue of three Irish figures will anchor one end of the site, with a walkway incorporating memorial bricks and flagstones leading to the memorial wall.  There, a narrative plaque will tell the story of the Great Famine and subsequent Irish emigration to the United States in bas relief. Memorial bricks and flagstones will also border an outline map depicting the two countries, Ireland and America.  Twelve memorial benches along the walkway will offer points at which to reflect on the stories and memories described in the relief wall and expressed within the numerous inscriptions.

This is the site plan as prepared by Gates Leighton & Associates, Inc in conjuntion with the generous support of the Gilbane Company.