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Hotel Vernon Tour: Part 3

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...

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...

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Observing Memorial Day

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...

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...

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Hotel Vernon Tour: Part Two

Hotel Vernon Tour: Part Two

Hi Neighbor! In part 2 of our Hotel Vernon tour, Bob Lagress explains the history of the “Yacht Club,” as well as the cast of characters who frequented the place....

Hotel Vernon Tour: Part Two

Hi Neighbor! In part 2 of our Hotel Vernon tour, Bob Lagress explains the history of the “Yacht Club,” as well as the cast of characters who frequented the place. This included everyone from Babe Ruth to Burl...

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Vintage Photo: Theodore Krapf Sr.

Vintage Photo: Theodore Krapf Sr.

This was taken back in 1965. Even in those days pizza and Gansett was the perfect match. Looks like double-fisting was popular too!

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Vintage Photo: Theodore Krapf Sr.

This was taken back in 1965. Even in those days pizza and Gansett was the perfect match. Looks like double-fisting was popular too!

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Hotel Vernon Tour: Part One

Hotel Vernon Tour: Part One

Hi Neighbor! This is Part 1 of our Hotel Vernon history blog. For those of you that aren’t familiar with the “Vernon,” it’s located in Worcester Mass, in the heart...

Hotel Vernon Tour: Part One

Hi Neighbor! This is Part 1 of our Hotel Vernon history blog. For those of you that aren’t familiar with the “Vernon,” it’s located in Worcester Mass, in the heart of Kelly Square. It’s been a rooming house...

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Vintage Photos: Irene Hennessey And Friends

Vintage Photos: Irene Hennessey And Friends

This was taken at an Annual banquet with Frank Carrera, Bob Sousa Jim Duarte, John Vincent and Joe Tavares of Colonial Wholesale Beverage. Centered is the famous Miss Hi Neighbor...

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Vintage Photos: Irene Hennessey And Friends

This was taken at an Annual banquet with Frank Carrera, Bob Sousa Jim Duarte, John Vincent and Joe Tavares of Colonial Wholesale Beverage. Centered is the famous Miss Hi Neighbor herself, Irene Hennessey. This is a more recent...

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New England Heritage: Former Gansett Salesman, Bernie Bell

New England Heritage: Former Gansett Sale...

By. Jim Crooks A 90-year old gentleman named Bernie Bell came walking through our door today at Narragansett world headquarters in Providence. He was carrying with a six-pack of old...

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New England Heritage: Former Gansett Sale...

By. Jim Crooks A 90-year old gentleman named Bernie Bell came walking through our door today at Narragansett world headquarters in Providence. He was carrying with a six-pack of old Narragansett drinking glasses, a bronze bottle opener that...

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Vintage Photo: Gansett Wagon

Vintage Photo: Gansett Wagon

That's right! This is awesome. They actually shipped beer like this back in the day. Way back! Those are real wooden barrels that today would be used for aging the...

Vintage Photo: Gansett Wagon

That's right! This is awesome. They actually shipped beer like this back in the day. Way back! Those are real wooden barrels that today would be used for aging the beer. We bet this beer was so frosty...

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Rhode Island: First In Rebelliousness

Rhode Island: First In Rebelliousness

The Bock And The Porter By. Guy Lister Another story that John would always tell would deal with a couple of Narragansett’s lesser known but very high quality products: Narragansett...

Rhode Island: First In Rebelliousness

The Bock And The Porter By. Guy Lister Another story that John would always tell would deal with a couple of Narragansett’s lesser known but very high quality products: Narragansett Porter and Narragansett Bock Beer. John would start...

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Vintage: Narragansett Delivery Truck

Vintage: Narragansett Delivery Truck

Wayne D post this photo on our Facebook with this message, "Gansett Beer has been a part of my family for generations. My grandfather's first job was driving one of...

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Vintage: Narragansett Delivery Truck

Wayne D post this photo on our Facebook with this message, "Gansett Beer has been a part of my family for generations. My grandfather's first job was driving one of the delivery trucks back in the 40's. I...

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Vintage Radio Spots: You'll Like It!

Vintage Radio Spots: You'll Like It!

Hi Neighbor, Have a 'Gansett! You'll Like It!

Vintage Radio Spots: You'll Like It!

Hi Neighbor, Have a 'Gansett! You'll Like It!

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New England Heritage: Boston Braves

New England Heritage: Boston Braves

Above is a photo of the scoreboard in the left field section of old Braves Field. The scoreboard made its debut during the 1948 season, a season in which the...

New England Heritage: Boston Braves

Above is a photo of the scoreboard in the left field section of old Braves Field. The scoreboard made its debut during the 1948 season, a season in which the Boston Braves won their last National League pennant...

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