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Kennedy Plaza, formerly Exchange Place, Exchange Terrace, or City Hall Park, is a rectangular public square that occupies a central portion of Downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Since the mid 19th century, the plaza has served as a civic and transportation hub. In 2003, Kennedy Plaza was described by architectural historian Wm. McKenzie Woodward as "[T]he city's most constantly reworked space ... [which] is now virtually a large al fresco bus station. ... Ultimately transcending its flaws, Kennedy Plaza is a compelling open space enhanced by and enhancing some of the city's best buildings."

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  • La Plaza Kennedy, anteriormente Exchange Place, Exchange Terrace o City Hall Park, es una plaza pública rectangular que ocupa una parte central del Downtown de la ciudad de Providence, la capital del estado de Rhode Island (Estados Unidos). Desde mediados del siglo XIX ha servido como centro cívico y de transporte. Está delimitada por las calles Exchange al noreste, Fulton al sureste, Dorrance al suroeste y Washington al noroeste. En los extremos noreste y suroeste hay tres estructuras cívicas: el Ayuntamiento, el Federal Building y el . Al sureste hay una hilera de rascacielos que comprenden las estructuras centrales del horizonte de la ciudad. Al noreste se encuentran Parque Burnside y Union Station. En 2003, la Plaza Kennedy fue descrito por el historiador de la arquitectura William McKenzie Woodward como "[E]l espacio de la ciudad que se reelabora más constantemente... [que] ahora es prácticamente una gran estación de autobuses al aire libre.... En última instancia, trascendiendo sus fallas, la Plaza Kennedy es un atractivo espacio abierto realzado y realzado por algunos de los mejores edificios de la ciudad".​ (es)
  • Kennedy Plaza, formerly Exchange Place, Exchange Terrace, or City Hall Park, is a rectangular public square that occupies a central portion of Downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Since the mid 19th century, the plaza has served as a civic and transportation hub. Today, Kennedy Plaza is bounded by Exchange Street to the northeast, Fulton Street to the southeast, Dorrance Street to the southwest, and Washington Street to the northwest. The plaza's northeastern and southwestern extremities are capped by three civic structures: City Hall, the Federal Building, and the John O. Pastore Federal Building. To the southeast of the plaza is a row of skyscrapers which comprise the central structures of the city's skyline. Northeast of the plaza are Burnside Park and Union Station. In 2003, Kennedy Plaza was described by architectural historian Wm. McKenzie Woodward as "[T]he city's most constantly reworked space ... [which] is now virtually a large al fresco bus station. ... Ultimately transcending its flaws, Kennedy Plaza is a compelling open space enhanced by and enhancing some of the city's best buildings." (en)
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  • Kennedy Plaza, formerly Exchange Place, Exchange Terrace, or City Hall Park, is a rectangular public square that occupies a central portion of Downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Since the mid 19th century, the plaza has served as a civic and transportation hub. In 2003, Kennedy Plaza was described by architectural historian Wm. McKenzie Woodward as "[T]he city's most constantly reworked space ... [which] is now virtually a large al fresco bus station. ... Ultimately transcending its flaws, Kennedy Plaza is a compelling open space enhanced by and enhancing some of the city's best buildings." (en)
  • La Plaza Kennedy, anteriormente Exchange Place, Exchange Terrace o City Hall Park, es una plaza pública rectangular que ocupa una parte central del Downtown de la ciudad de Providence, la capital del estado de Rhode Island (Estados Unidos). Desde mediados del siglo XIX ha servido como centro cívico y de transporte. (es)
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