North Smithfield, R. I., Police

Photo taken outside old police station in 1983.

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Smithfield Bridewells – 1913

Smithfield Bridewells, aka Jails – 1913

     The following images were taken from Smithfield Town Council records dated April 3, 1913 concerning the location and maintenance of Smithfield’s “bridewells”, also known as jails, and the duties of Smithfield police officers.  

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The Olneyville Times
November 27, 1891

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