Providence celebrates H.P. Lovecraft
A statewide celebration of all things weird and wicked is underway. Yesterday marked the 79th anniversary of the death of Providence native and horror author H.P. Lovecraft. Lovecraft is a defining figure in horror literature. He often wrote about Providence, and he still has a cult-like...
A statewide celebration of all things weird and wicked is underway. Yesterday marked the 79th anniversary of the death of Providence native and horror author H.P. Lovecraft. Lovecraft is a defining figure in horror literature. He often wrote about Providence, and he still has a cult-like following here, and around the world. Last night, the nonprofit group Lovecraft Arts and Sciences Council placed a commemorative plaque at the site of his birthplace on Angell Street.
Over the weekend, there will be a special walking tour of Lovecraft’s neighborhood on the East Side. Niels Hobes, a member of the council, said Lovecraft’s legacy can still be felt in the historic architecture here. As a long time fan of his works, Hobes said “you almost feel as if you’re walking through a Lovecraft story”.
Afterward, a film version of Lovecraft’s story “The Call of Cthulu” will be playing at the Cable Car Cinema. Information for those events can be found at weirdprovidence.org.
The First Baptist Church in America, a site on the walking tour. Credit: providencedailydose.com