History
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During the ’20s, mass-produced automobiles became plentiful and, in 1921, Rhode Island reported there were over 40,000 vehicles. The “go anywhere vehicle” was soon making its way into Warwick …
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By Don D'Amato
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2/22/12
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During the ’20s, Warwick nearly doubled in population as it went from 13, 481 in 1920 to 23,196 at the end of the decade. Warwick was a town of dramatic contrasts as it became home for some of …
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By Don D'Amato
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2/15/12
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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, …
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Almost immediately, however, they found this was not going to occur as they began to suffer the losses of a declining market and competition from the South and Europe. The attempt was made to lower …
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By Don D'Amato
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2/8/12
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11 views
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In addition, many residents were stunned by the passage of the 18th Amendment in January 1919, which prohibited “the manufacture, sale or transportation” of intoxicating beverages. There was …
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By Don D'Amato
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2/1/12
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As a result of the 1913 division of Warwick, the …
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Two of the key figures in leading the fight for separation were Walter G. Hartford and Patrick Henry Quinn. Hartford took the initiative and formed the Warwick Division Club, made up of some of the …
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By Don D'Amato
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1/18/12
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Volunteer firefighting companies played an …
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As a result of these and other fires, communities began to support volunteer fire companies. In addition to the Apponaug, Lakewood and Pawtuxet Fire Companies, which were organized before the end of …
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By Don D'Amato
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1/11/12
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18 views
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In 1823 the property was purchased by the Cole family. The Greenes had begun a tradition of planting elm trees on the property and the Coles continued this practice, naming their farm “The Elms.” …
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By Don D'Amato
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1/4/12
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22 views
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Colonel Harrington announced hat he would keep the site as a summer resort and would add amusements so that that Warwick park would rival that of Coney Island. Harrington leased the park in 1888, and …
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By Don D'Amato
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12/28/11
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15 views
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This drawbridge went across Warwick Cove and …
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By the end of the first decade of the 20th century, trolley lines ran from Providence through all of eastern Warwick. The route followed the old Warwick Railroad line to Buttonwoods and went on to …
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By Don D'Amato
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12/21/11
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30 views
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During the early years of the 20th century, Warwick became a major area of employment for immigrants from central and southern Europe, a summer playground for the middle class workers and a country …
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By Don D'Amato
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12/14/11
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80 views
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