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Waterbury Democrat
May 18, 1933
Esmond Mills Photos
May 22, 2022
Where the world famous Esmond Bunny Blankets were made.
Photos courtesy of Marsha Croce.
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Esmond Mill Under Construction – Photos
April 23, 2022
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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Woonsocket R. I. Fires – 1800s
March 24, 2022
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Unknown Newspaper
January 28, 1846
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October 26, 1848
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November 30, 1848
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June 2, 1869
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July 2, 1874
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July 9, 1874
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June 28, 1875
The Stillwater Grain Mills
December 5, 2021
The Stillwater Grain Mill(s) was located on Capron Road across from the trail head of the present-day Stillwater Scenic Walkway. Cement foundations can still be seen. The mill was in operation as early as 1893, and was still in operation in 1916. No further information is known.
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The Olneyville Times
April 7, 1893
The Olneyville Times
April 14, 1893
The Olneyville Times
May 26, 1893
The Olneyville Times
August 3, 1893
The Olneyville Times
September 8, 1893
The Olneyville Times
May 11, 1906
The Olneyville Times
May 26, 1911
The Olneyville Times
September 22, 1911
The Olneyville Times
December 22, 1911
The Olneyville Times
December 22, 1911
The Olneyville Times
July 12, 1912
The Olneyville Times
December 20, 1912
The Olneyville Times
January 17, 1913
The Olneyville Times
June 13, 1913
The Olneyville Times
August 29, 1913
The Olneyville Times
October 3, 1913
The Olneyville Times
February 6, 1914
The Olneyville Times
February 13, 1914
The Olneyville Times
February 20, 1914
The Olneyville Times
May 19, 1916
Esmond Blanket Card – Early 20th Century
June 30, 2021
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Printed on thin paper and about the size of a business card,, this item was placed in the boxes that the Esmond blankets were sold in, and was usually disposed of, thereby making them rare today.
Slatersville, Rhode Island
August 21, 2020
From the book Picturesque Rhode Island – 1881
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Stillwater Worsted Mill, Greenville, R. I.
May 14, 2020
The Stillwater Worsted Mill, also known as the “Levy Mill” should not be confused with the Stillwater Mill, also known as the Lister Mill, which once stood on Stillwater Road in the Stillwater section of Smithfield. The mill pictured here was located on Austin Avenue in Greenville, and is today an assisted living residence.
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