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  • I have owned the building since 2022. We are just finishing restoring the rose window facing Sutton Street. I have always wanted to see what the clock, tower and tile work originally looked like. If you have any leads please reach out.
    Valerie on Barnaby Carriage House
  • I was a Corpsman at the hospital in 1969 to 1970. Was a great duty station.
    Mike Williamson on Quonset Point Naval Air Station
  • the Bevo Club location at 566 south main st across from the hot club was first the location of the River Cafe nightclub in 1986 to 1992
    pat cortellessa on Shooter’s Waterfront Cafe
  • I was at that party in 2008, too. Have been trying to piece together details from it so it was great to see photos. What Cheer played and yeah — it seems like Lightning Bolt played too. Everyone had headlamps and flashlights. Wild.
    Traer S on Down Under Duckpin Bowling
  • My father spent countless days at Rocky Point diving and swimming . He had lost his arms at 10 years old but that did not stop him from. He saw the original Three Stooges perform there along with other known artists and bands. I too spent most of my childhood there. I walked t...
    Brian A Ross on Rocky Point Park
  • Worked and was trained at the Phillipsdale Frsm plant! 1970-1984. Excellent Company. Al Rives was the President and Frank McGonagal (sp?) Advertising Head.
    Terry Kluender on Fram Company Headquarters
  • I enjoyed reading about the Remington Building. My grandfather was a jeweler and engraver and purchased precious metals in the building. I recall the old style elevator with an elevator operator! So glad the building was renovated and re-purposed.
    Kevin McLaughlin on Horace Remington & Sons Company
  • Many memories! I grew up in the house behind this building when it was “RI Aquarium.” We simply referred to it as “The Pet Shop.” That parking lot was our playground (after store hours, of course).
    Paul on North Main Street, #905