Fox Point Observatory
Fox Point Observatory is in City of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Fox Point Observatory is situated nearby to the breakwater Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, as well as near Point Street Bridge.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fox Point Hurricane Barrier and Manchester Street Generating Station.
Fox Point Hurricane Barrier
Breakwater
The Fox Point Hurricane Barrier is a 3,000-foot long tidal flood barrier spanning the Providence River in Providence, Rhode Island, located 750 feet upstream from Fox Point. Fox Point Hurricane Barrier is situated 510 feet west of Fox Point Observatory.
Manchester Street Generating Station
Power station
The Manchester Street Generating Station is a 510 MW combined cycle gas-fired power station in the Jewelry District of Providence, Rhode Island. The station's main building is located along the Providence River and defined by three 321 foot tall smoke stacks. Manchester Street Generating Station is situated 1,200 feet west of Fox Point Observatory.
Point Street Bridge
Bridge
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fox Point and Providence Jewelry Manufacturing Historic District.
Fox Point
Fox Point is a neighborhood in Providence, Rhode Island. It is centered around Wickenden Street, which runs the length of the neighborhood, and is its commercial center.Providence Jewelry Manufacturing Historic District
Neighborhood
Downtown Providence
Downtown Providence includes the core of the downtown area as well as Waterplace Park, the Providence Place Mall, and Capitol Hill.Fox Point Observatory
Latitude
41.81566° or 41° 48′ 56″ north
Longitude
-71.40033° or 71° 24′ 1″ west
Elevation
7 feet (2 metres)
Open location code
87HCRH8X+7V
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