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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 4h
Today in Rhode Island History: 1966: Civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., visits Rhode Island, delivering a fifty-five-minute anti-war speech before a capacity crowd of 5,060 in the University of Rhode Island's Keaney Gym. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_....
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 14h
Quahog Museum: Coins and Medallions: URI Alumni Association 50th Reunion medallion, circa 1982. www.alumni.uri.edu
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 14h
Postcards from Rhode Island: Providence: ”Hoyle Square, Providence, R.I.” Undated.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 14h
Exploring Little Rhody, vol. 3: September 19, 2026. Caleb Greene Homestead, Warwick. www.warwickonline.com/news/future-...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 15h
From Picturesque Narragansett by Robert Grieve (1888): “Massasoit House — John Babcock, Superintendent.”
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1841: The "People's Constitutional Convention" is held in Providence. www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Postcards from Rhode Island: Providence: 1) ”Standing in the heart of the Providence financial district is the 30-story Hospital Trust Tower, the largest office building in the State... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Fin...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1974: Ronald Glantz, a former assistant city solicitor and ally of Democratic City Chairman Larry McGarry, announces the creation of Democrats for Cianci. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_C...
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Buddy Cianci - Wikipedia
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Rhode Island Cuisine: September 18, 2026. Athens Pizza, Smithfield. athenspizza.net www.eventbrite.com/o/ri-food-fi...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Olde Timey Photography: Derailed freight train near Westerly, circa September 9, 1956. From the estate of a Westerly family.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1935: Old age pensions are paid for the first time in Rhode Island.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Vintage photos of people... Date printed on the back: ”5JUL05.”
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Postcards from Rhode Island: Providence: ”Hope St. High School, Providence, R.I.” Undated.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1854: A fire at a lumber yard in Fox Point in Providence causes $15,914 worth of damage.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1843: Rhode Island Agricultural Bank of Johnston fails. www.ricurrency.com/bank-name/r-...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Hand casting at Beavertail, Jamestown, R.I. Circa 1950s. youtu.be/hVBB-765pu4?...
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Hand casting at Beavertail, Jamestown, R.I., circa 1950s.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Quahog Museum: Coin Banks: City of Pawtucket Recycling, undated.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Postcards from Rhode Island: Providence: 1) ”John B. Chase Hook and Ladder Co No. 4 House on Wickenden St., Providence, R.I.”
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Rhode Island Cuisine: September 13, 2026. Diner on Elmwood, Warwick. www.dineronelmwood.com www.eventbrite.com/o/ri-food-fi...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1883: The Woonsocket hotel, owned by Cook, Mason and Company, is damaged to the amount of $10,000 by fire from a defective flue this morning. No guests are injured.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Rhode Island Cuisine: September 13, 2026. Cosmic Pizza and Wieners, Warwick. cosmicri.com www.eventbrite.com/o/ri-food-fi...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1945: Governor J. Howard McGrath is appointed United States Solicitor General and resigns as governor, elevating Lieutenant Governor John O. Pastore to succeed him. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Howa... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_O....
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1877: A conflagration destroys the four-story factory of C.W. Jenckes and three other buildings on Custom House Street near Pine in Providence, causing property loss of $500,000.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Quahog Museum: Coasters: ”Making a Difference. Naval War College Foundation. www.nwcfoundation.org,” undated.nwcfoundation.org/
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Postcards from Rhode Island: Providence: 1) ”HISTORIC PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. Providence was founded in 1636 and incorporated as a city in 1832. Located in Providence are Brown University, Providence College, Rhode Island College and R.I. School of Design...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Rhode Island Cuisine: September 12, 2026. Olneyville New York System, Cranston. www.olneyvillenewyorksystem.com www.eventbrite.com/o/ri-food-fi...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1733: Abraham Whipple, Commodore in the Continental Navy, is born in Providence. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham...
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Abraham Whipple - Wikipedia
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Quahog Museum: Clips: University of Rhode Island Rams, undated. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_I...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Postcards from Rhode Island: Providence: ”Hayward Park, Providence, R.I.” Undated.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Rhode Island Cuisine: September 12, 2026. IDK Hospitality, Westerly. idkhospitality.com/idk-westerly www.eventbrite.com/o/ri-food-fi...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1) 1980: "The United States twelve-meter yacht Freedom wins the America's Cup four races to one over the challenger Australia by three minutes, thirty-eight seconds... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_Am...
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1980 America's Cup - Wikipedia
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Postcards from Rhode Island: Newport: ”SURF FISHING ALONG OCEAN DRIVE, NEWPORT, R.I.” Undated.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Cool Old Signs: Valley Fuel Inc, West Warwick. Not so old, but neon is always cool. www.facebook.com/p/Valley-Fue...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1948: A Journal-Bulletin investigation reveals widespread fraudulent voting in six of thirteen Providence wards during the September 20th Republican primary.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1904: At 1 o'clock this morning the entire Providence Fire Department, excepting the reserves, is called out to a fire in the North End. The Silver Spring Bleachery, Corliss Steam Engine Company, Darling's Box Shop, and Harris Lumber Yard are in flames.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Quahog Museum: Cat’s Meow [-style knick knack]: 1) ”Warwick Central Baptist Church. This model of the Warwick Central Baptist Church building is offered in 2010 as part of our celebration of 175 years of faithful Christian witness...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Postcards from Rhode Island: Hopkinton: “ENCHANTED FOREST OF RHODE ISLAND. A Magical Place where Storybook Characters come to life. At Exit 2 off Rhode Island Route 95. Photograph by B.L. Gordon.” Undated.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Exploring Little Rhody, vol. 3: September 12, 2026. Henry Pratt's Windmill (now a residential garage), Cranston.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1960: The large cattle barn at Canonchet Farm in Narragansett is destroyed by fire. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_C...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Calendars: Wall calendar from Wakefield Printing Company, Wakefield, South Kingstown, 1966.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Postcards from Rhode Island: Tiverton: “Stone Bridge Inn, Tiverton, R.I., Route 177.” Undated.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Exploring Little Rhody, vol. 3: September 12, 2026. Oak Lawn Grange, Cranston. www.facebook.com/OaklawnGrange/
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1951: A law passed at a special session of the General Assembly implements a permanent registration amendment by providing for the setting up of canvassing machinery and a state-wide registration.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1948: 53,598 Republican electors cast votes in the state's first primary.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1928: Citizens National Bank of Woonsocket (Charter #970) fails due to financial shortfalls. www.ricurrency.com/bank-name/ci...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
That’s Entertainment!: Providence Opera House program, March 2, 1893. cinematreasures.org/theaters/6434
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Quahog Museum: Bottle and Can Openers: ”W.B. Brown & Sons, Cranston, R.I. Purity Protected. Dacro Sealed Milk.” This dairy was located at 931 Park Avenue from 1914 to around 1982.
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Postcards from Rhode Island: Roger Williams Park: “Rustic bridge, Roger Williams Park, Providence, R.I.”
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Rhode Island Cuisine: September 8, 2026. Merola's Restaurant and Bar, Scituate. www.facebook.com/p/Merolas-Re... www.eventbrite.com/o/ri-food-fi...
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Quahog.org @quahog-dot-org.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today in Rhode Island History: 1641: Mr. Robert Jeffreys is authorized by the town of Newport to "exercise the function of Chirurgorie" [surgery].
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