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New England Heritage: Johnny Appleseed

New England Heritage: Johnny Appleseed

Johnny Appleseed was born on September 26, 1774 in Leominster, MA and passed away on March 18, 1845 in Fort Wayne, IN. Born John Chapman, he was an American pioneer...

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New England Heritage: Johnny Appleseed

Johnny Appleseed was born on September 26, 1774 in Leominster, MA and passed away on March 18, 1845 in Fort Wayne, IN. Born John Chapman, he was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts...

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Vintage Friday: Gansett Tap

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...

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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...

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Collectibles: Vintage Gansett Keg Radio

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...

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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...

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Vintage Photo: King Size Thirst

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...

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,...

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Vintage Photo: Red Sox Baseball

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...

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...

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Vintage Photo: New England Clam Bake

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,...

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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...

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Hotel Vernon Tour: Part 5

Hotel Vernon Tour: Part 5

Hi Neighbor! In the final video of Gansett/Hotel Vernon tour, Bob Lagress talks Babe Ruth, Worcester/Red Sox legend Jack Barry, and how they’ll forever be linked to the Hotel Vernon...

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Hotel Vernon Tour: Part 5

Hi Neighbor! In the final video of Gansett/Hotel Vernon tour, Bob Lagress talks Babe Ruth, Worcester/Red Sox legend Jack Barry, and how they’ll forever be linked to the Hotel Vernon and Worcester. So remember…next time you’re in Worcester,...

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This Day In Rhode Island History, 50 Years Ago

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...

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...

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Vintage Photo: Gansett Beer Hats

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...

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...

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Hotel Vernon Tour: Part 4

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...

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”...

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New England Heritage: JAWS

New England Heritage: JAWS

"Don't go into the water!" Are the words on the tip of everyone's tongue for 35 years now. Originally released on June 20th in 1975, JAWS struck fear in the...

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New England Heritage: JAWS

"Don't go into the water!" Are the words on the tip of everyone's tongue for 35 years now. Originally released on June 20th in 1975, JAWS struck fear in the hearts of beach goers everywhere. Especially right here...

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Vintage Photo: Downtown Providence In 1909

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...

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...

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