Download or read book Pawtuxet Rhode Island written by Donald A. D'Amato and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1997-10-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded in 1638, Pawtuxet is one of Rhode Island's oldest and most historic villages. Its history is uncovered in this fascinating book. The Pawtuxet River divides this unique settlement almost in half; the northern section belongs to Cranston and the southern to Warwick. The village is a distinct entity, however, and the object of much pride. After making significant contributions to our nation's fight for freedom - the British schooner Gaspee was burned off the shores of this village in the first act of violence in the American Revolution - Pawtuxet became known as a prosperous seaport and, later, as the home of Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, an entertainment mecca that attracted visitors from far and wide. Many a couple met and courted at this exquisite resort, whose charms included ballroom dancing, big band music, canoe rentals, and regional culinary fare. The village of Pawtuxet has retained much of its attractive historical character over the years; by-passed by new roads and superhighways, Pawtuxet's heritage has been preserved.
Download or read book Pawtuxet Village Cranston and Warwick Rhode Island written by Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pawtuxet Valley written by Jeffrey Marc Kos and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pawtuxet Valley, though only a few square miles in central Rhode Island, has a rich and varied history. From the 1790s to the 1960s, the textile industry blossomed, expanded, and gave birth to nationally known brands such as Fruit of the Loom, helping to clothe America. The industry drew thousands of immigrants to the banks of the Pawtuxet River to make new lives for themselves. Yankees, Quebecois, English, Polish, Irish, Italians, Portuguese, Swedes, and many others created communities among the villages clustered up and down the valley. Pawtuxet Valley is an introduction to the people and places of the valley, from its heyday of industrial power to its suburban evolution in the late twentieth century. Even more, it is a tribute to the many thousands who settled here and their descendants who left a legacy now being rediscovered. In this book, you will visit the Paine House, a Colonial-era tavern in Washington Village; St. Mary's Church, the oldest Roman Catholic church in Rhode Island; the annual St. Patrick's Day parade; and the many factories and mills that helped shape this exciting community.
Download or read book Pawtuxet Rhode Island written by Donald A. D'Amato and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1997-10-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded in 1638, Pawtuxet is one of Rhode Islands oldest and most historic villages. The Pawtuxet River divides this unique settlement almost in half; the northern section belongs to Cranston and the southern to Warwick. The village is a distinct entity, however, and the object of much pride. After making significant contributions to our nations fight for freedomthe British schooner Gaspee was burned off the shores of this village in the first act of violence in the American RevolutionPawtuxet became known as a prosperous seaport and, later, as the home of Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, an entertainment mecca that attracted visitors from far and wide. Many a couple met and courted at this exquisite resort, whose charms included ballroom dancing, big band music, canoe rentals, and regional culinary fare. The village of Pawtuxet has retained much of its attractive historical character over the years; by-passed by new roads and superhighways, Pawtuxets heritage has been preserved.
Download or read book Pawtuxet Valley Directory Rhode Island 1911 written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Green Mapping Pawtuxet Village Rhode Island written by Andrea McNeill Underwood and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book What s Great about Rhode Island written by Rebecca Felix and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's so great about Rhode Island? Readers will explore the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Ocean State including historic landmarks, exciting parks, and breathtaking beaches.
Download or read book Cranston Rhode Island written by Robert Freeman and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book At the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Begun and Holden at Within and for the Said State on in the Year of Our Lord written by Rhode Island and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 870 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Time of Travel Study written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pawtuxet River written by Margaret Kerr and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of Providence County Rhode Island written by Richard Mather Bayles and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 1036 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pawtuxet River Rhode Island Use Attainability Study written by Metcalf & Eddy and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pawtuxet Cove Or Harbor Rhode Island Letter from the Secretary of War Transmitting with a Letter from the Chief of Engineers Report of Examination of Pawtuxet Cove Or Harbor Rhode Island written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rivers and Harbors and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pawtuxet Valley Villages written by Raymond A. Wolf and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 1806 and 1821, a dozen mills were built on the Pawtuxet River, shaping the economy of surrounding villages. The mills provided a livelihood for the villagers who settled in the valley and drew immigrants looking for a better life from Canada, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, and other faraway countries. For over 100 years, the mills were a thriving industry until it became more economical to move them to the South where cotton was grown. Pawtuxet Valley Villages: Hope to Natick to Washington travels down the North Branch of the Pawtuxet River from the village of Hope to Natick, then back up the South Branch to Washington Village. Over 200 previously unpublished images tell the story of 18 villages located in 5 cities and towns.
Download or read book The Andrews Family of Rhode Island written by Pawtuxet Valley Gleaner and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Guide to Historic Pawtuxet written by Hazel Wade Kennedy and published by . This book was released on 1988-03-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
