The villages of Templeton, originally called Narragansett, were founded in the mid-eighteenth century along the banks of the region's rivers and ponds. With adequate water power, agriculture and industry flourished, producing hay, corn, wool, paper, bricks, iron kitchenware, and all types of furniture. Templeton shares the history of the villages through the vintage photographs of Oren Williams and Wallace Underwood, two professional photographers who captured life there from the late 1800s to the early years of the twentieth century. Highlights include John Boynton, village tinsmith who found... Read More
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The villages of Templeton, originally called Narragansett, were founded in the mid-eighteenth century along the banks of the region's rivers and ponds. With adequate water power, agriculture and industry flourished, producing hay, corn, wool, paper, bricks, iron kitchenware, and all types of furniture. Templeton shares the history of the villages through the vintage photographs of Oren Williams and Wallace Underwood, two professional photographers who captured life there from the late 1800s to the early years of the twentieth century. Highlights include John Boynton, village tinsmith who found... Read More
The villages of Templeton, originally called Narragansett, were founded in the mid-eighteenth century along the banks of the region's rivers and ponds. With adequate water power, agriculture and industry flourished, producing hay, corn, wool, paper, bricks, iron kitchenware, and all types of furniture. Templeton shares the history of the villages through the vintage photographs of Oren Williams and Wallace Underwood, two professional photographers who captured life there from the late 1800s to the early years of the twentieth century. Highlights include John Boynton, village tinsmith who founded Worcester Polytechnic Institute; the Templeton Hotel, which was destroyed by fire in 1888; and the Narragansett House, a popular destination for sleighing and school parties.
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Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 16th June 2004
State: Massachusetts
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738536101
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) HISTORY / United States / State & Local / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
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Harry Aldrich Jr. and Brian P. Tanguay are active members of the Narragansett Historical Society and have compiled this memorable history from the society's archive and their personal collections. Profits from the sale of this book will benefit the society.
Harry Aldrich Jr. and Brian P. Tanguay are active members of the Narragansett Historical Society and have compiled this memorable history from the society's archive and their personal collections. Profits from the sale of this book will benefit the society.
Harry Aldrich Jr. and Brian P. Tanguay are active members of the Narragansett Historical Society and have compiled this memorable history from the society's archive and their personal collections. Profits from the sale of this book will benefit the society.
The villages of Templeton, originally called Narragansett, were founded in the mid-eighteenth century along the banks of the region's rivers and ponds. With adequate water power, agriculture and industry flourished, producing hay, corn, wool, paper, bricks, iron kitchenware, and all types of furniture. Templeton shares the history of the villages through the vintage photographs of Oren Williams and Wallace Underwood, two professional photographers who captured life there from the late 1800s to the early years of the twentieth century. Highlights include John Boynton, village tinsmith who founded Worcester Polytechnic Institute; the Templeton Hotel, which was destroyed by fire in 1888; and the Narragansett House, a popular destination for sleighing and school parties.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 16th June 2004
State: Massachusetts
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738536101
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) HISTORY / United States / State & Local / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Harry Aldrich Jr. and Brian P. Tanguay are active members of the Narragansett Historical Society and have compiled this memorable history from the society's archive and their personal collections. Profits from the sale of this book will benefit the society.
Harry Aldrich Jr. and Brian P. Tanguay are active members of the Narragansett Historical Society and have compiled this memorable history from the society's archive and their personal collections. Profits from the sale of this book will benefit the society.
Harry Aldrich Jr. and Brian P. Tanguay are active members of the Narragansett Historical Society and have compiled this memorable history from the society's archive and their personal collections. Profits from the sale of this book will benefit the society.