Rhode Island’s precious historical documents and objects already have a place to stay: the State Archives, which occupies leased space on Providence’s Broad Street.
What Secretary of State Gregg Amore wants is a place where more of these treasures can be shared and seen.
This year’s ballot Question 4 will ask voters to decide if they want to authorize $50 million in general obligation bonds, of which up to $45 million would go toward the construction of a new Rhode Island State History Center in Providence. An additional $5 million in grants would preserve historic and cultural properties around the state…