The Block Island was built in 1882 and began operations in July of that year.
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Morning Journal and Courier
January 2, 1882
Morning Journal and Courier
July 18, 1882
The Press (Stafford Springs, CT.)
August 2, 1883
The Press, (Stafford Springs, CT.)
September 11, 1884
The Press, (Stafford Springs, CT.)
August 13, 1885
Waterbury Evening Democrat
August 1, 1895
Waterbury Evening Democrat
August 8, 1896
