Vintage

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Vintage Friday: Gansett Tap

From Mr. Goulet in New Hampshire. This is a photo of the beer tap on my guy-fridge in the garage. This beer tap was part of the original bar equipment at the Wonder Bar in Bristol, RI (now...

Collectibles: Vintage Gansett Keg Radio

This is pretty cool. A working radio that lights up and can hold 2 beers on top and it's the shape of a keg. Win! Just imagine how many Sox games were heard on this. Perfect spot to...

Vintage Photo: King Size Thirst

The right amount of beer fit for a king...of the jungle that is. It get's hot in there so grab a cold Gansett. But 12oz weren't enough so they made it bigger. A 16oz King-Size bottle. Yes sir,...

Vintage Photo: Red Sox Baseball

This is an awesome framed piece promoting Narragansett beer and Red Sox Baseball. The best pairing since pizza and beer. Love the head shots of Curt Gowdy, Ned Martin and Mel Parnell. Looking good fellas! Enjoy a Narragansett...

Vintage Photo: New England Clam Bake

Look at that good 'ol fashioned New England style clam bake complete with plenty of frosty fresh Narragansett lager beers. All the ingredients for a good time. Lobster, clams, crabs, oyster, potatoes, corn, chowder and don't forget the...

This Day In Rhode Island History, 50 Year...

Riot At The Newport Jazz Festival, July 2, 1960 By MARC MYERS - WSJ.com Blame it on "Jazz on a Summer's Day," "A Summer Place" and "Gidget." All three films stirred the imaginations of New England's youth in...

Vintage Photo: Gansett Beer Hats

From Stephen Zam - Talk about a slice of the 70s! In March I reached the half century mark and my family presented me with a memory book. My mom found this photo from circa 1972. She knitted...

Hotel Vernon Tour: Part 4

Hi Neighbor! In part 4 of our Hotel Vernon tour, Bob Lagress takes us below the “Ship Room,” and into the original speakeasy. You’ll get a nice idea of what it was like to be “in the know”...

Vintage Photo: Downtown Providence In 1909

Can you see the 'Gansett sign? Pretty cool! We love seeing vintage photos of our beloved Providence from back in the day. Feel free to leave a comment. Maybe if you know which building this is or a...

Hotel Vernon Tour: Part 3

Hi Neighbor! In part 3 of our Hotel Vernon tour, Bob Lagress explains the history and meaning of Kelley Square and its namesake, Cornelius Kelley. Bob also touches on a few key points including the role of the...

Observing Memorial Day

Hi Neighbor! We at Narragansett beer wanted to take this moment to remember all of the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of this fine nation. And right in our own backyard is...