Smithfield Public Market, Greenville, R. I.

     The Smithfield Public Market stood on the corner of Austin Avenue facing Rt. 44 in Greenville.  It officially opened on September 30, 1904, and remained in operation until it burned in 1916.  The market was associated with the Scituate Public Market in North Scituate, R. I. 

     Above the market was Wilkinson Hall where minstrel shows, and other entertainment, as well as town meetings were held.

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Wilkinson Hall, Greenville , R. I., looking west.
Photo taken prior to 1904.

Wilkinson Hall, Greenville, R. I.
Photo prior to 1904.

Smithfield Public Market
Circa, 1905

Olneyville Times
June 11, 1897

Olneyville Times
September 15, 1905

Olneyville Times
September 2, 1904

Olneyville Times
September 30, 1904

Olneyville Times
November 4, 1904

Olneyville Times
July 21, 1905

 

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