Episode 186: Shining
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The Men in Providence Had a Different Idea
Colonial founder was roger williams, a theologian who fled religious persecution by the puritans of boston. In order to solidify their case for making providence the permanent seat of government, they proposed to house it in a spectacular building. They would build a shining beacon on a hill. But and then they saw something in the morning papera second city was set to arise. And from that rome, like roster of hills, they chose smith smith hill - perfect for two reasons. First, as it overlooked downtown, it would make a great spot for a great building. Second, it was home to hundreds of black and immigrant families. The wealthy people living
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