Luongo Square
Luongo Memorial Square honors local World War I veterans Thomas S. and Vincent Luongo. Formerly known as Decatur Square until 1938, it offers a glimpse of 19th-century urban life. The intersection of Fountain and Carpenter Streets reflects the organic layout of early Providence, serving as a residential area for the working class, tucked away from the bustling Broadway and Westminster thoroughfares.
In 2003, the West Broadway Neighborhood Association sought federal funds to enhance the square. After years of planning and advocacy, construction began in late 2015. In May 2017, the Decatur Square Fountain was inaugurated, marking the completion of the new mini-park. In 2020, two historic plaques were added as part of WBNA’s Know Our Neighborhood History initiative.