Bristol and Warren Water Works History and Capacity
The Bristol and Warren Water Works system traces to 1883 with George H. Norman of Newport as builder. It began with pumps boilers a lead ing main standpipe and dammed Kirkemurt River to supply Bristol Warren and Barrington. By 1908 changes expanded reservoirs pumps filters and distribution to about 70 miles of main 4000 services and 280 hydrants with annual use around 750 million gallons.
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Bristol and
Warren
George H. Norman
Newport
Rhode Island
Kirkemurt
Child Street
Bristol and Warren
Bristol and Warren Water Works History and Upgrade
The East Branch Swansea plant had Bristol and Warren Water Works Company ownership until 1895 when Bristol bought its portion. Col Samuel P Colt later acquired the entire plant and in 1907 extended Bristol’s franchise. A 1908 filter plant and steam pumping station followed, and in 1928 Community Water Service acquired the Bristol and Warren Water Works. A new 1.9 million gallon storage tank and transmission main were installed, improving supervision, accounting, treatment, and financing for town water quality.
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Swansea
Mass
Bristol and Warren Water Works Company
Bristol
Water Company
Samuel P Colt
Col Colt
Community Water Service
Bristol and Warren Water Works
McGann Plumbing and Heating Service in Bristol
George W. McGann at 278 Hope Street Bristol offers plumbing heating gas fitting and sheet metal work with emphasis on quality materials and personal inspection of every job. In business about 21 years he and two assistants maintain prompt economical service for a growing list of satisfied patrons.
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George W. McGann
Bristol
McGann
Pure Food Store Demonstrates Up-to-Date Sanitation and Variety
The Pure Food Store operating about five years offers staple and fancy groceries meats produce and fruits. It emphasizes cleanliness and orderly presentation with a well managed display of canned goods from world famous manufacturers and a sanitation first meat department featuring lamb pork veal and Western beef. Prompt delivery is assured.
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Omadei
Octave LeClair Brings Noted Masonry and Paint Supplies
Octave LeClair of Bristol Rhode Island is well known in the local area for skilled masonry and general house repair work. He completes cement floors foundations sidewalks benches and partitions with high praise. He also carries a white durable paint and a selection of exclusive wallpapers for customers.
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LeClair
Rhode Isand
Skinner Insurance Firm Opens Longstanding Agency
The business, started about 60 years ago by the founder's father, offers fire health life and many other insurance types with facilities to place policies. Representing top American and foreign companies, it boasts substantial assets and a long record of service, attracting clients with access to both American and foreign insurers.
Bristol Lunch Seized by New Ownership in Statewide Rise
Bristol Lunch, now under new ownership, gains popularity for quick self service dining. The room features individual chairs and tables, immaculate kitchen, and offers sandwiches, special dinners, home cooked pastry, and exceptional coffee.
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Bristol
Bristol Lunch
Insurance Agency Marks 40 Years of Service
Established in 1890 focusing on fire insurance, the agency expanded over 14 years to offer all types of insurance. In 1915 management change occurred, and for nearly four decades the firm earned a strong reputation for service, prompt claims, and personal attention. The agency invites consultations on insurance fidelity or surety bonds.
John the Tailor Offers Bespoke Suits and Repairs
John the Tailor operates for about a decade offering tailor made suits from Browning King Co. He emphasizes design finish and lasting style in menswear and coats plus ladies dresses and coats made to order. Services include repairing cleansing pressing with delivery and return. John has 27 years experience and also works as an expert farmer.
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John
Browning-King & Co Suints
Providence
Newport
A L Johnston Hardware Store Features Wide Selection
One of the largest and better stocked establishments downtown is owned by Mr John ston. The hardware store carries light and heavy hardware, sportsmens goods, Peters ammunition, Devoes paints, aluminum ware, cutlery, kitchen supplies, seeds, tools, farm and garden items, wallpaper and more. Exterior and interior are attractive, with friendly patrons drawn by fair prices and Mr Johnston’s courteous service.
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Johnston
Peters
Devoes
Toads
Hamill's Dry Goods Store a Bristol Favorite
Centrally located Hamill's Dry Goods Store attracts many women from Bristol and surrounding areas with abundant stock. The shop offers blankets, dry goods, infants wear, dresses and sweaters, towels, yarns, patterns including Pictorial Review, and courteous service making it a popular shopping destination.
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Bristol
Misses Hamall
Cranston Worsted Mills then and now under Rockwell lineage
Rhode Island textile history features Cranston Worsted Mills founded by Charles B. Rockwell in 1886. The firm expanded through Bristol Pokanoket and Namquit Mills, added the Herreshoff sorting plant in 1923, and West Barrington leather works in 1926. Merged with Collins & Aikman on August 1 1927, it produces plush upholsteries and diverse yarns. Rockwell died in 1929 leaving Charles B. Rockwell Jr. as treasurer and VP supervising Rhode Island plants with about 1 000 employees.
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Rhode Island
Cranston
Bristol
Namquit
Burnside Street
Herreshoff Boat Company
O'Bannon Artificial Leather Company
West Barrington
Cranston Worsted Mills
Collins & Aikman Corporation
Cranston Novelty
Rockwell
Charles B Rockwell, Jr
Albert Hartley A Bristol Textile Leader With Long Career
Albert Hartley brings 28 years in textiles to Collins & Aikman as general superintendent since February 1927. An England native, he emigrated in 1922, previously led Ashworth Modell Worsted at Salamanca New York then Passaic Worsted Spinning. He is married with two children and is active in rifle shooting and music, holding multiple marksman medals.
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Hartley
Collins & Aikman Corporation
England
Ashworth Modell Worsted Co
Salamanca
Passaic Worsted Spinning Co
Passaic
Bristol
Queensbury
John Foster & Sons, Ltd
Black Dyke Mills
Trafalgar Works
Halifax
Francis Willey & Co Bridfo
Bradford
Brist 1 Tram
Bristol County
Moren and Sullivan Take Over Echo Bottling Firm
Moren and Sullivan succeed Morris Bros as Bristol carbonated drinks and gas tubes dealers. They bottle ten Echo flavors at a modern plant with sanitary bottling and truck deliveries to Bristol Warren Providence Riverside and nearby towns. The business shows rising demand and reputable history spanning over forty years.
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Morris Bros
Bristol, R
A A Moren
D J Sullivan
Moren and Sullivan
Moren & Sullivan
Bristol
Warren
Providence
Riverside
Echo
Chic Shoppe Millinery Captures Bristol Fashion Niche
Mrs Boardman runs a modern millinery shop in Bristol offering smart head wear and hosiery. She keeps ahead of trends by frequenting metropolises and studying evolving styles to satisfy a discerning patronage.
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Bristol
Boardman
Dimond's Corner A Bristol Center Shop Honest and Well Regarded
For 35 years or more Mr Dimond's well located Bristol store has served a growing patronage. The shop offers blankets, comforters, yard goods, dresses, lingerie, laces, ribbons, yarns, notions, rugs and bath robes. Proprietor and staff provide attentive personal service to each visitor.
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Dimond
Bristol
New Uniforms Adopted for Mt Hope Bridge Crew
The Mt Hope bridge nine are issued forest green overcoats blouses trousers and caps with nickel buttons bearing P and state seal motifs. Cap fronts show a spread eagle and Rhode Island seal while each cap bears Mt Hope Bridge and police officer figures. Rubber weather caps will be used in storms to maintain a business-like appearance.
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Mt Hope Bridge
Fred E. Suzman
Massachusetts
Smith & Wesson
State of
Rhode Island
Doorkeeper Guardian From Cameron Tribes Exhibit
A carved wooden doorkeeper shaped as a human figure guarded the entrance to a small house built by Cameron tribesmen in the Field Museum of Natural History Chicago. It protected the skull of a chief and was offered food and magical medicine on ceremonial occasions.
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Cameron
Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago
Pleasure in Abundance and the Ruskin Quote
A compact quotation from John Ruskin emphasizes enjoyment of worldly things unless pride or greed blocks pleasure. The fragment notes that the world offers delights unless one is too proud or too grasping to appreciate them.
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John Ruskin
Venice
Colt Farm's 400 Acre Dairy: Jersey Herds and Sanitary Milk
The Colt Farm spans 400 acres with two miles of waterfront and a stone north wing. The main dairy barn houses 75 Jersey cows yielding top quality milk in a sanitized system under federal oversight. Daily 300 quarts are delivered to Bristol families, with long-standing customers for over two decades.
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Colt Farm
Animal Kingdom
Agricul
Turale and
Jersey
Bristol
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Bay View Heights
Hope Street
Pure Food
Hope
Franklin Sts
Oscar
Octave LeClair
Mason Contractor
Tel
KE. A. Skinner
Hope St
R. I
Dimond’'S
Goulart & Cambra
R. 1
A. L. Johnston Hardware
Hamill’s Dry Goods Store
the Misses Hamill
Bristol, R. I
Neste
Bristol Rhode I
Albert Hartley
Thames Street
Chic
M. R. Boardman
Frank M. Dimond
Dimond’s Corner
MT. Hope Bridge
the Colt Farm
H. deWolf Allen
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