Rosemary Enright, Author at Jamestown Historical Society

Author: Rosemary Enright

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History of fishing from Beavertail to bridge

Since early times fishing has been both a business and a sport in Jamestown. The Jamestown Striper Club organized in the mid 20th century continues to teach fishing fundamentals to juniors.

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March Exhibit in Town Hall: MODELS

The Jamestown Historical Society March 2025 exhibit “MODELS” at the Town Hall includes three dimensional models and plaques often collected as memorabilia.

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Town has taken long, winding road

Jamestown began discussing the need for more town office space in 1903. The biggest push for a new town hall came in the 1970s but it was 2005 before plans and money were approved.

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French Catholics head east from Gateway to the West

Jamestown Rhode Island influenced by Philadelphian summer colony during the Progressive Era circa 1900.

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