New England
Hi Neighbor Heritage: 'Gansett's 123rd An...
On December 29th in 1890, the first Narragansett Beer was brewed. That’s 123 years of beer history and here’s what the old Rhode Island brewery looked like in those early...
Hi Neighbor Heritage: 'Gansett's 123rd An...
On December 29th in 1890, the first Narragansett Beer was brewed. That’s 123 years of beer history and here’s what the old Rhode Island brewery looked like in those early years. Thanks to Greg Theberge for sending it...
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New England Heritage: Boston Tea Party
On this day in 1773, a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded three British tea ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor, which is...
New England Heritage: Boston Tea Party
On this day in 1773, a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded three British tea ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor, which is no known as the infamous Boston Tea Party....
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New England Heritage: The Arcade In Provi...
Most of us probably never knew that America's oldest indoor shopping mall is right in downtown Providence. The historic Arcade has been a New England landmark since 1828. A recent...
New England Heritage: The Arcade In Provi...
Most of us probably never knew that America's oldest indoor shopping mall is right in downtown Providence. The historic Arcade has been a New England landmark since 1828. A recent revival project has helped this historic shopping center...
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Hi Neighbor Heritage: 1950's Mural Ad
This image was take on South Main Street in Providence circa 1950's. Mural ads like this really added character and flare to the buildings back then. It was a subtle...
Hi Neighbor Heritage: 1950's Mural Ad
This image was take on South Main Street in Providence circa 1950's. Mural ads like this really added character and flare to the buildings back then. It was a subtle outdoor sign that was large enough to get...
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38th Anniversary Of JAWS
The first ever summer blockbuster, JAWS, was originally released in theaters 38 years ago today. Ever since then, beach goers everywhere have been afraid to go in the water. Fear...
38th Anniversary Of JAWS
The first ever summer blockbuster, JAWS, was originally released in theaters 38 years ago today. Ever since then, beach goers everywhere have been afraid to go in the water. Fear of that great white shark coming up and...
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Hi Neighbor Heritage: Gaspee Days
In June of 1772 brave colonists from Rhode Island burned the British revenue schooner, HMS Gaspee, during what has become recognized as the first bloodshed of the American Revolution. For...
Hi Neighbor Heritage: Gaspee Days
In June of 1772 brave colonists from Rhode Island burned the British revenue schooner, HMS Gaspee, during what has become recognized as the first bloodshed of the American Revolution. For the past 48 years the village of Pawtuxet,...
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Hi Neighbor Heritage: Boston Garden 1958
Boston Bruins Hockey is back! 'Gansett was always a big supporter of New England sports teams. It's not always about the Red Sox and Patriots. Although, let's hope this Sox...
Hi Neighbor Heritage: Boston Garden 1958
Boston Bruins Hockey is back! 'Gansett was always a big supporter of New England sports teams. It's not always about the Red Sox and Patriots. Although, let's hope this Sox season is much better. Bruins Hockey and Celtics...
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Hi Neighbor Heritage: 'Gansett's Vintage ...
Hi Neighbor! Here are some vintage Christmas Greetings from the Narragansett Brewing Company. This first one was originally published on December 25, 1979 in The Phoenix Holiday Guide, the text...
Hi Neighbor Heritage: 'Gansett's Vintage ...
Hi Neighbor! Here are some vintage Christmas Greetings from the Narragansett Brewing Company. This first one was originally published on December 25, 1979 in The Phoenix Holiday Guide, the text reads: Open up the holiday season with a...
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Hi Neighbor Heritage: Original Brewery Si...
This is such a cool and rare find. It's not really in the best shape, but you can still make it out. It's an original brewery sign from the 1890's...
Hi Neighbor Heritage: Original Brewery Si...
This is such a cool and rare find. It's not really in the best shape, but you can still make it out. It's an original brewery sign from the 1890's advertising 3 beers they made at that time....
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Hi Neighbor Heritage: Providence Reds Hockey
Hi Neighbor! This vintage Narragansett Beer ad appeared in the Providence Reds hockey program during the 1960's. The Providence Reds were a hockey team that played in the Canadian-American Hockey...
Hi Neighbor Heritage: Providence Reds Hockey
Hi Neighbor! This vintage Narragansett Beer ad appeared in the Providence Reds hockey program during the 1960's. The Providence Reds were a hockey team that played in the Canadian-American Hockey League (CAHL) between 1926-1936 and the American Hockey...
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Vintage: Brewery Signs Baseball Contract
Narragansett Beer signing the sponsorship contract with the Red Sox in 1950. Here's the newspaper clipping read. Narragansett Brewing Company, long-time sponsor of Major League baseball broadcasts and telecasts, today...
Vintage: Brewery Signs Baseball Contract
Narragansett Beer signing the sponsorship contract with the Red Sox in 1950. Here's the newspaper clipping read. Narragansett Brewing Company, long-time sponsor of Major League baseball broadcasts and telecasts, today (October 17, 1950) renewed its sponsorship contracts with...
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Vintage Photo: Blizzard Of '78 And WPRO
Look what kept WPRO on-air during the Blizzard of '78! Photo courtesy of Sean Frederick. His uncle, Holland Cooke, is pictured left.
Vintage Photo: Blizzard Of '78 And WPRO
Look what kept WPRO on-air during the Blizzard of '78! Photo courtesy of Sean Frederick. His uncle, Holland Cooke, is pictured left.
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