Fort Thunder, Underground music venue in Olneyville district, Providence, US
Located on the second floor of a textile factory, Fort Thunder featured live performances, art installations, and experimental music events between 1995 and 2001.
The venue operated in a pre-Civil War mill building until 2002, when developers demolished the structure to construct retail spaces and parking facilities.
Fort Thunder established itself as a center for alternative comics, noise rock performances, and contemporary art exhibitions, influencing Providence's underground creative scene.
The space functioned as both a performance venue and living quarters for artists, hosting regular concerts that were promoted through distinctive handmade posters.
Members of the Fort Thunder collective later gained recognition at the 2002 Whitney Biennial, demonstrating the venue's impact on contemporary art.
Location: Providence
GPS coordinates: 41.82601,-71.43777
Latest update: May 10, 2025 11:49
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