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HistoricalSites
Vernacular, defines the root of Libe-
ria’s existence and the visible cultural
diversity in Africa’s oldest republic.
An Island of 11.22 acres, Providence
Island is bordered by the Mesurado
River and the Stockton Creek on
its South and adorned with amphi-
theatre constructed at the Gabriel
Tucker Bridge that connects both
Bushrod and Providence Islands to
Crown and Coleman Hills on the
other side of Monrovia. The vegeta-
tion at this site remains intact and
is dominated by indigenous tree
species.
Even though the original look of
this site remains intact, it is vulner-
able due to development and its
proximity to the overcrowded city
of Monrovia and the need for more
land is posing threat to its survival.
Erosion from the river bank is putting
the size of the land in jeopardy espe-
cially the landing place for pleasure
boat.
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Vernacular, defines the root of Libe-
ria’s existence and the visible cultural
diversity in Africa’s oldest republic.
An Island of 11.22 acres, Providence
Island is bordered by the Mesurado
River and the Stockton Creek on
its South and adorned with amphi-
theatre constructed at the Gabriel
Tucker Bridge that connects both
Bushrod and Providence Islands to
Crown and Coleman Hills on the
other side of Monrovia. The vegeta-
tion at this site remains intact and
is dominated by indigenous tree
species.
Even though the original look of
this site remains intact, it is vulner-
able due to development and its
proximity to the overcrowded city
of Monrovia and the need for more
land is posing threat to its survival.
Erosion from the river bank is putting
the size of the land in jeopardy espe-
cially the landing place for pleasure
boat.
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