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Preservation grant clears way for North Gate cleanup, new windows on historic bakery
The Valley Breeze
Monday, February 5, 2007
Preservation grant clears way for North Gate cleanup, new windows on historic bakery
LINCOLN - Drivers on Route 146 are noticing the Blackstone Valley Historical Society's 200-year-old North Gate building - perhaps for the first time - since society members trimmed away bushes and trees that obscured it.
That work tapped part of a $4,651 grant from the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission given for maintenance on these historical society properties that front Old Louisquisset Pike near the limestone quarry.
History teacher to share insights with B.V. Historical Society
The Valley Breeze
Monday, November 20, 2006
History teacher to share insights with B.V. Historical Society
LINCOLN - Central Falls teacher Bob Scappini will share his insights about engaging students in local history lessons on Sunday, Nov. 19, at a meeting of the Blackstone Valley Historical Society.
Society members and the public are invited to the program at the society's headquarters, North Gate, Louisquisset Pike and Wilbur Road, off Route 146. The presentation will follow a brief business meeting that begins at 1 p.m.
Mike Marseglia www.marseglia.org www.mmars.org
