Historic and Architectural Resources of Westerly, RI: A Preliminary Report

Name/Title

Historic and Architectural Resources of Westerly, RI: A Preliminary Report

Entry/Object ID

2019.200

Scope and Content

A preliminary report written by the RI Historical Preservation Commission, based on evidence found in 1968. This study covers the historical and architectural resources of the town of Westerly and provides the basic information needed so that cultural resources can be properly considered in future planning. The report includes a brief account of Westerly's developmental history together with a preliminary inventory of properties of historical and architectural importance. Historic Districts and their nominations: Avondale - Avondale Farm, Westerly Grange #18, Avondale Chapel, The Lottery, Indian Point (Captain Palmer Hall House), Bradford - Mills, Bowling Lane, Church, Former bank, Bradford School, Bradford Club Misquamicut Potter Hill - Potter Hill mills, houses, store, Potter Hill rocking stone Pound Road Rural District Shelter Harbor Watch Hill - Watch Hill Lighthouse, Watch Tower site, Ninigret Statue, Flying Horse carousel, Ocean House, Commercial district Weekapaug Westerly Village - Wilcox Park, Main Street, Elm Street Extension, Central Business district White Rock - White Rock Mill, mill houses, former school #12, former store and post office, Pawcatuck River Bridge

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