Vintage

Throwback Thursday: 'Gansett St. Patrick's Day Ad

Throwback Thursday: 'Gansett St. Patrick'...

Narragansett Beer St. Patrick's Day advertisement from the 1960's! Love the Leprechaun graphics, but what's with the TNT, fellas?

Throwback Thursday: 'Gansett St. Patrick'...

Narragansett Beer St. Patrick's Day advertisement from the 1960's! Love the Leprechaun graphics, but what's with the TNT, fellas?

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Vintage 'Gansett Valentine From The Craft Beer Girl

Vintage 'Gansett Valentine From The Craft...

Love this vintage-inspired Valentine from The Craft Beer Girl. See more on her blog, Craft Beer Love: Vintage-Inspired Valentine's, at TheCraftBeerGirl.com.

Vintage 'Gansett Valentine From The Craft...

Love this vintage-inspired Valentine from The Craft Beer Girl. See more on her blog, Craft Beer Love: Vintage-Inspired Valentine's, at TheCraftBeerGirl.com.

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Hi Neighbor Heritage: 1945 'Gansett Billboard

Hi Neighbor Heritage: 1945 'Gansett Billb...

Shot on the corner of Dorrance and Weybosset, this image appeared in the Providence Journal around 1945. The JWU library would be behind the photographer and today stands a Dunkin'...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: 1945 'Gansett Billb...

Shot on the corner of Dorrance and Weybosset, this image appeared in the Providence Journal around 1945. The JWU library would be behind the photographer and today stands a Dunkin' Donuts (what else) on the opposite corner. Oh...

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Hi Neighbor Heritage: 'Gansett's 123rd Anniversary

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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Hi Neighbor Heritage: Kennedy Wedding

Hi Neighbor Heritage: Kennedy Wedding

Yesterday marked the 60th wedding anniversary of JFK and Jackie Bouvier. Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy of Massachusetts married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier, a photographer for the Washington Times-Herald, at St. Mary's...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: Kennedy Wedding

Yesterday marked the 60th wedding anniversary of JFK and Jackie Bouvier. Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy of Massachusetts married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier, a photographer for the Washington Times-Herald, at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island. More than 750...

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Hi Neighbor Heritage: The Met Cafe

Hi Neighbor Heritage: The Met Cafe

A legendary club in the heart of Providence, The Met Cafe was and still is the place to see some of the area’s best live and local music. The venue...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: The Met Cafe

A legendary club in the heart of Providence, The Met Cafe was and still is the place to see some of the area’s best live and local music. The venue has changed locations over the years, but the...

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Hi Neighbor Heritage: 1950's Mural Ad

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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Vintage Photo: Bruins' Stanley Cup Celebration 1970

Vintage Photo: Bruins' Stanley Cup Celebr...

As the Boston Bruins hockey team wins the Stanley Cup in 1970, head coach Harry Sinden celebrates above the crowd with a tall boy of 'Gansett. (Photo courtesy of William...

Vintage Photo: Bruins' Stanley Cup Celebr...

As the Boston Bruins hockey team wins the Stanley Cup in 1970, head coach Harry Sinden celebrates above the crowd with a tall boy of 'Gansett. (Photo courtesy of William Devereaux)

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Vintage Photo: Getting The Boat Ready

Vintage Photo: Getting The Boat Ready

This is how you get a boat ready for the season. Notice that TallBoy of 'Gansett in one hand and brush in the other. The cigarette just hangs there as...

Vintage Photo: Getting The Boat Ready

This is how you get a boat ready for the season. Notice that TallBoy of 'Gansett in one hand and brush in the other. The cigarette just hangs there as the paint can sits on the right of...

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Art: Evolution Of The 'Gansett Can

Art: Evolution Of The 'Gansett Can

Thanks to Paul Davis for sharing his work with us. These cans range from the late 1930's all the way to 2005 and cover just about each decade. The photos...

Art: Evolution Of The 'Gansett Can

Thanks to Paul Davis for sharing his work with us. These cans range from the late 1930's all the way to 2005 and cover just about each decade. The photos are Polaroid transfers from real film. To purchase...

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Vintage: "Get Outdoors," Says Curt Gowdy!

Vintage: "Get Outdoors," Says Curt Gowdy!

The 'Gansett scoreboard says it all. "Get outdoors!" Especially with weather like this. And who better than the former Red Sox announcer himself, Curt Gowdy, to suggest relaxing in the...

Vintage: "Get Outdoors," Says Curt Gowdy!

The 'Gansett scoreboard says it all. "Get outdoors!" Especially with weather like this. And who better than the former Red Sox announcer himself, Curt Gowdy, to suggest relaxing in the nice weather with a refreshing 'Gansett. Hi Neighbor!

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National Beer Day

National Beer Day

This Sunday is National Beer Day. 80 years ago the Narragansett brewery re-opened and was allowed by law to brew, bottle, and sell beer that was no more than 3.2%...

National Beer Day

This Sunday is National Beer Day. 80 years ago the Narragansett brewery re-opened and was allowed by law to brew, bottle, and sell beer that was no more than 3.2% alcohol by weight, which comes to about 4%...

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