PPL presents “The Train Wreck that Changed Time” with Ladd Observatory’s Francine Jackson, May 18

Name: PPL presents “The Train Wreck that Changed Time” with Ladd Observatory’s Francine Jackson, May 18
Start: May 18, 2016
End: 2016-04-29
Location: Providence Public Library

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As part of the Library’s continuing 2016 Exhibition & Program Series -- PORTALS: The History of the Future, Providence Public Library (150 Empire Street, Providence) welcomes Francine Jackson, staff astronomer for Ladd Observatory to present “The Train Wreck that Changed Time.” The program will be held Wednesday, May 18, from 6 – 8 pm in the Library’s Meeting Room (3rd Floor). The event is free and open to all.

In August of 1853, two trains collided in Central Falls, Rhode Island. This incident not only was the first of its kind ever to be photographed, but it also became the impetus for the complete restructuring of time.”

Francine Jackson is the Staff Astronomer for Ladd Observatory, and writes weekly notes on astronomy topics for the facility. She also does programs for the URI Planetarium. In addition, she is secretary/publicist for the Blackstone Valley Historical Society, which created a pictorial exhibit on the incident marking its 150th anniversary in 2013.

Photo caption: Train wreck on the Providence Worcester Railroad near Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Daguerreotype by L. Wright, 1853.

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Providence, RI 02903

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Providence Public Library
150 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 455-8000

From the South
Take 95 North to the Broadway exit (Exit 21) and merge right as you come off the exit ramp. Stay in the right lane and continue straight through the light. You will see the Providence Hilton and the Civic Center on your left. Stay in the right lane as the road curves to the right. The Library is on your right.

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Take 95 South to the Atwells Avenue exit (Exit 21). Turn left off the exit at the light, and cross back over 95 and continue straight through one set of lights. The Providence Hilton is on your left. Take slight left at next set of lights, curving around to the right and then continuing straight on Empire Street to the next set of traffic lights. The Library is immediately on the right (150 Empire Street). If you have crossed the Washington Street intersection, you’ve passed us.

From the East Bay or Southeastern Massachusetts areas
Take 195 West to 95 North to Exit 21 and continue with the directions "From the South."

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