East & North Providence,
& Johnston
NEW
38 PAGE BOOKLET
The history of three
Providence County towns (townships) are recalled through a
mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this spiral-bound
booklet, reprinted from two
hard-to-find books: History of
the State of Rhode Island published
in 1878 by Hoag, Wade & Co., Philadelphia, and Rhode
Island, a Guide to the Smallest State, a
WPA project published in 1937. The
booklet measures 11" x 8 1/2" and is printed one-sided
on 60# paper. A clear vinyl sheet has been added to protect cover,
which is printed in copper, dark blue and black on Natural Skytone
Parchtone stock.
East Providence includes Armington's
Corner, Cedar Grove, East Providence (formerly Seekonk), Ocean Cottage,
Rahoboth, Rumford, Seacunk, Silver Spring, Squantum Corporation,
and Watchemoket.
Johnston includes: Johnston,
Thornton
North Providence includes: Centerdale,
Fruit Hill.
The 1878
book excerpts cover the early development of this area, while passages
from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a later vantage
point, including interesting historical notes, especially as they
relate to sightseeing possibilities. Among the many and
diverse subjects taken from these books are:
Physical
features, such as the Woonasquatucket River, and geological
traits; Early Settlers and Population Origins; Purchase of
Land from Indians; Boundary Dispute; Town meetings and early laws
and interesting votes; Sam the Indian granted citizenship; King
Philip's War; Johnston's efforts to help Boston after Tea Party
and other pre-Revolution activities; Johnston in the Rebellion;
Rumford Chemical Works, Riverside Works, Various Mill Works; National
Algonquin Indian Pow-wow; Masonic and other Societies, with names
of some early officers; Education; St. Mary's Seminary; Fruit Hill
Classical Institute; Early Libraries; Churches; the Captain
Stephen Olney House, the Clemence House and other notable homes;
Ochee Spring and Indian Soapstone Quarry; Bullock's Tavern; the
Lightning Splitter House; an 1878 map of Rhode Island; and
other interesting bits of history and trivia.
Wouldn't
this make a unique gift?
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