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The Pier Village was developed in the 1970s. A combination of apartment housing and commercial space, the mall-like development has since been expanded to include more waterfront condos. The waterfront location had previously consisted of hotels,…

In the late 19th century, summer visitors began flocking to the Narragansett shore for a reprieve from city life. The Seaview Trolley Line from Providence to Narragansett began in 1900 and greatly increased the number of seasonal visitors.  The grand…

   The Towers in Narragansett are actually the remains of the Narragansett Pier Casino, which burned in 1905. Pictured here are The Towers in 1978, with Ocean Rd passing through.  They have become one of the most recognizable structures in the…