J. S. Turner

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Rhode Island Storm

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Early in the am on Monday a storm swept through neighborhoods throughout Rhode Island. The ProJo reported more than 113,000 homes and businesses lost power. Wind gusts nudging past 70 miles per hours were felt throughout the State. I found myself sleepy eyed the following morning as it was difficult to fall asleep while listening to the power of the storm outside while lying … [Read more...]

Sons of Jacob Synagogue

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A few months back Open Doors Rhode Island promoted a open house of the Sons of Jacob Synagogue, the oldest Orthodox congregation in Rhode Island. The synagogue, founded in 1896 is listed on the National Register of Historical places. Now in disrepair the synagogue will close its doors after this final public viewing. The future plans are for the Synagogue to be the future home … [Read more...]

Doors Open RI

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Last Saturday "Doors Open RI" produced a citywide open house event where free access had been arranged to 20 places and spaces within the city limits. A few months back I attended my first Doors Open event at the Sons of Jacob Synagogue. This organization provides access, to otherwise unavailable sites, to photograph and experience history and architecture of our current and … [Read more...]

Gay Pride 2017

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    It was just past a year ago when I began to photograph Providence, the city, people in it, Providence fest as well as Gay Pride. I have a history with the Pride parade having marched in the very early 90's, in support of the Gay community everywhere. Back then very few people, compared to today, attended this parade which began aside where the Providence … [Read more...]

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