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Rhode Island Historical Society awarded Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Resources Regional Grant
The Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS) and Rhode Island History Day (RIHD) have been awarded a $16,633 grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Regional Grant program managed by Waynesburg University, TPS Eastern Region. more
Free admission to RI Historical Society sites for Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day
The Rhode Island Historical Society will offer free admission to the John Brown House Museum and Museum of Work and Culture on Saturday, Sept. 18, as part of Smithsonian Magazine's 17th annual Museum Day, a national celebration of boundless curiosity in more
Rogues and Rascals
Rhode Island's history shows that a number of its residents who were considered to be pillars of society in their own lifetime were later considered scoundrels and vice versa. Modern historians, for … more
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The exploits of Silas Talbot
During the American Revolution, Rhode Island contributed many great heroes such as Nathanael Greene, Abraham Whipple, James Varnum, Stephen Olney and Silas Talbot. Talbot was among the most … more
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A daring feat in a time of need
The morale in Rhode Island in July l777 was very low. Newport had been occupied by the British since December 1716 and the colony had undergone a miserable winter with serious food and fuel … more
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This is not a Viking, this is Don D’Amato as he looked in the good old days.
Fact, fancy & folklore
In the mid-1980s, Don D’Amato put a number of his stories together for his students at Warwick Veterans Memorial High School. He was happy to note that they were well-received and hopes that you … more
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Too much too fast?
Because of its sprawling nature, many small town characteristics prevailed, and as Warwick struggled to become a modern city it found some areas reluctant to make changes. The Warwick Zoning Board of … more
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The political scene
The political struggle for power in the city continued with some modifications. In 1942, the Democrats selected Francis J. McCabe as their mayoral candidate. This popular figure had been postmaster … more
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During World War II, the T.F. Green Airport was taken over by the U.S. Army Air Force. The public was invited to view the latest in military aircraft on "bond-rally" days.
Politics and progress
In 1940, when the political arena was again filled with candidates, the Democratic Party split into two factions. Harold E. Flaherty and A. Norman LaSalle fought for the chairmanship of the party. … more
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Before the Hurricane of 1938 did its damage to Warwick, Oakland Beach was one of the leading resorts in Rhode Island.
The hurricane of 1938
The hurricane’s damage to Oakland Beach was so great that many totally abandoned any hope of saving their cottages. Many residents of the area, such as Father Valmore Savignac of St. Rita’s … more
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When the original terminal building was constructed at TF Green Airport, Rhode Islanders came out by the thousands to attend the opening ceremonies.
Warwick gets an airport
One of the major events, and one that changed Warwick immensely, was the building of a state airport within her boundaries. The impetus for an airport grew tremendously when an attractive young man … more
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Warwick's police force
During the ’20s, mass-produced automobiles became plentiful and, in 1921, Rhode Island reported there were over 40,000 vehicles. The “go anywhere vehicle” was soon making its way into Warwick … more
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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Apponaug Hotel played host to visiting businessmen who came to deal with the Apponaug Company.
Wage cuts and walkout
Almost immediately, however, they found this was not going to occur as they began to suffer the losses of a declining market and competition from the South and Europe. The attempt was made to lower … more
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Joe Fitz remembers
Joe Fitzpatrick, who later was the stage manager at the Theatre at Rocky Point, remembers the fine bathing beach between the baseball field and the dining hall and has especially fond memories of the … more
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As a result of the 1913 division of Warwick, the high school went to West Warwick and the Apponaug Grammar School became the Warwick High School until it burned in 1927.
Beating the Bosses
Two of the key figures in leading the fight for separation were Walter G. Hartford and Patrick Henry Quinn. Hartford took the initiative and formed the Warwick Division Club, made up of some of the … more
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Volunteer firefighting companies played an essential role in the early 20th century.
Volunteer fire companies
As a result of these and other fires, communities began to support volunteer fire companies. In addition to the Apponaug, Lakewood and Pawtuxet Fire Companies, which were organized before the end of … more
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The Coles 'Clambakes'
In 1823 the property was purchased by the Cole family. The Greenes had begun a tradition of planting elm trees on the property and the Coles continued this practice, naming their farm “The Elms.” … more
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Harrington, master showman
Colonel Harrington announced hat he would keep the site as a summer resort and would add amusements so that that Warwick park would rival that of Coney Island. Harrington leased the park in 1888, and … more
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This drawbridge went across Warwick Cove and brought passengers to Oakland Beach near the Pleasant View Hotel.
Reaching Out
By the end of the first decade of the 20th century, trolley lines ran from Providence through all of eastern Warwick. The route followed the old Warwick Railroad line to Buttonwoods and went on to … more
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Warwick's new arrivals
During the early years of the 20th century, Warwick became a major area of employment for immigrants from central and southern Europe, a summer playground for the middle class workers and a country … more
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