Edgewood Yacht Club, Cranston, R. I.

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Park Avenue, Cranston, R. I.

Sherman Farm, Burrillville, R. I.

Beavertail Light, Jamestown, R. I.

Silas Smith House, Smithfield, R. I.

     These photos were taken by Steve Tudino of Smithfield in the early 1970s when the Smithfield portion of Interstate 295 was under construction.  The photos depict property at 206 Farnum Pike which today is at the intersection of Farnum Pike and Rt. 295 south.  

     According to the book “Historical and Architectural Resources of Smithfield, Rhode Island” published by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission in 1992, (page 47), this property dates to the early 19th century and is believed to have been originally owned by Silas Smith.    

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looking north

 

Greenville, R. I. Mural – 2022

 

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     Painted by artist Sandy McDonald in June of 2022.

     The work was commissioned by Tom Winfield, owner of the building.  It depicts dogs that he currently owns, as well as three that passed away.  The rainbow signifies the rainbow bridge that shows the way to Heaven.   

Vintage Rhode Island Forest Service Patches

     These rare patches were worn by forest rangers and “forest fire patrolmen” during the 1950s and early 1960s.   It is believed that the patch that reads “Forest Service” was worn before the one that reads “Division of Forests”.   

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Smithfield, R. I., Fire Department Patches

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Dive-Rescue Patch
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Esmond Mills Photos

Where the world famous Esmond Bunny Blankets were made. 

Photos courtesy of Marsha Croce.

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Esmond Mill Under Construction – Photos

     These pictures were made from glass negatives showing the Esmond Mill under construction.   They were donated to the Smithfield Preservation Commission by the Bromberg family. 

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