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Today in Rhode Island History: 1917: Governor R.L. Beeckman signs legislation granting Rhode Island women the right to vote for president in the next election. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...

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Olde Timey Photography: Circa February 1965. Cranston Street Armory, Providence. The sign says: ”Rhode Island State Flower Show, Feb. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.” en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cransto...

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1919: A portion of Johnston is re-annexed to Providence, from which it was taken in 1759. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnsto...

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Quahog Museum: Rulers and Yardsticks: Enterprise Hardware, 365 Atwells Avenue, Providence, undated. www.rigalinks.org

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Vintage photos of people... Photo by Horton Bros., 103 Westminster Street, Providence, circa 1894.

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1866: Governor (1915-'21) R.L. Beeckman is born in New York City. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...

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That’s Entertainment!: Empire Theatre, 368 Westminster Street, Providence. From the Evening Bulletin, August 14, 1945. cinematreasures.org/theaters/11188

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Quahog Museum: Rhode Island Golf Association golf club head cover, undated. www.rigalinks.org

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1776: The British fleet under Captain James Wallace withdraws (or is driven) from Narragansett Bay. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_W...

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Vintage photos of people... Barber Frank Savone (in white) in front of 445 Hartford Avenue, Providence, undated. His barber shop was across the street at #442.

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Quahog Museum: Keychains and key rings: East Coast Collision Inc, Warwick, undated. eastcoastcollisioninc.com

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Restaurants of the Past: The Driftwood Restaurant, Pawtuxet, Cranston. From the Providence Journal, December 11, 1953.

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1966: Former governor (1923-'25) William S. Flynn dies in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of 80. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...

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Quahog Museum: Letter opener from Riverside Cleansers, Riverside, East Providence, undated.

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1865: Fifth National Bank of Providence (formerly the Mechanics and Manufacturers Bank) is organized and granted federal charter #1002. www.ricurrency.com/bank-name/fi...

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Quahog Museum: Ephemera: Sheet music: ”I’d Rather Be At Block Island Than Any Place I Know,” by James Tammany, 1913. Contributed by L. DePetrillo.

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1974: The Narragansett Times reports that the Narragansett Pier Cinema has been torn down as part of an urban renewal program. cinematreasures.org/theaters/6511

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Rhody Recipes: Pepper Biscuits. From Wanskuck Wonders Recipe Book, 1978.

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Quahog Museum: Glass Bottles: Toback Beverages Company, Newport, circa 1929-’45. risodabottles.blogspot.com/2016/02/soda...

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1917: The 3000-seat Emery's Majestic Theatre opens on Washington Street in Providence. Opening day includes vaudeville acts on stage and Ethel Barrymore in The White Raven and Max Linder in Max Wants a Divorce on the screen. cinematreasures.org/theaters/281

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Quahog Museum: Fridge Magnets: Socrates Pizza, North Kingstown, undated. socratespizzank.com

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1961: Original Survivor villain and winner Richard H. Hatch, Jr. is born in Newport. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard...

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Quahog Museum: Fridge Magnets: Rinfret & Stern’s Appliance Service, Middletown, undated. rinfretsapplianceservice.com

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Rhode Island Beyond Rhode Island: “PRIORY CHURCH, WORKSOP, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE,” England. Roger Williams’ wife Mary spent some of her early life here as her father, Richard Barnard, was preacher at Worksop Priory. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worksop... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard...

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1978: Providence mayor Buddy Cianci formally launches his campaign for reelection. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_C...

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Quahog Museum: Pins: ”The Omega letter signifying the end of the 20th century. Bristol’s 214th Fourth of July, 1999.”

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Cool Old Signs: Ocean State Lobster Company, Galilee, Narragansett. Spotted at a Portsmouth estate sale.

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Rhode Island Cuisine: Gansett Craft Chocolate, spotted at Stock Culinary Goods, Hope Street, Providence. gansettcraftchocolate.com www.stockculinarygoods.com

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1963: Crews in Woonsocket are working to sweep up the 8,180 tons of sand that were spread over city streets during the winter.

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Quahog Museum: Ephemera: Note card: ”University Hall and Van Wickle Gates — Brown University,” undated.

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1996: The Rhode Island Supreme Court concludes that businesses can fire employees who admit to having drug or alcohol-related disabilities, even if those problems have not affected work performance. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_I...

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Quahog Museum: Ephemera: Tickets from the Feinstein IMAX Theater, Providence Place Mall, September 13, 2001 to August 12, 2002.

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1924: Former governor (1895-'97) Charles W. Lippitt dies at the age of 78, in Yorktown, New York. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...

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Quahog Museum: Jar Openers: ”VOTE Dr. Marc Bochner CITY COUNCIL,” 2024. Looks like he was unsuccessful, as he’s not listed as a Cranston City Council member as of 2025. www.cranstonri.gov/about/city-c...

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1942: Five army fliers, including two officers, are killed when a medium bomber on a routine flight crashes, explodes, and burns in woods on Hopkins Hill in West Greenwich.

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Quahog Museum: Microfiber lens cleaning cloth from Acuity Vision and Eyewear Center, Coventry, undated. www.acuityvisionri.com

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1886: The Providence Journal Company is fined $100,000 and its executive editor is placed on eighteenth months' probation for violating a temporary restraining order by publishing information about reputed New England mob boss Raymond J. ''Junior'' Patriarca.

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Quahog Museum: ”The Oven Stick,” from Hunter Insurance, Lincoln, undated. hunterinsurance.net

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Today in Rhode Island History: 1815: Governor (1849-'51) Henry B. Anthony is born in Coventry. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_B...

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Quahog Museum: Ephemera: Sticker: ”Watch Learn Love. Rhode Island PBS.” www.ripbs.org

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Cement and Stone Masons' Plaques: Massachusetts Avenue, Providence. Photographed March 8, 2025.

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Exploring Little Rhody, vol. 2: March 1, 2025. Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport sign, Route 95 south, Warwick.

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Rhode Island Cuisine: Dave's Rosemary Juniper Berry and Pine Smoked Black Tea syrups, spotted at Stock Culinary Goods, Hope Street, Providence. www.stockculinarygoods.com

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