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The Moshassuck River
The Moshassuck River in Providence near the Rhode Island State House.
Blackstone River: South View from Court St. Bridge
Even before it was officially incorporated as a town in 1867, Woonsocket was home to numerous textile industries because of the water power provided by the Blackstone River. However, the industry ended after the Great Depression and the city had to…
India Point Park River
Industrial development along Allens Ave. photographed from India Point Park. Shown: (left to right) Sprague Providence Terminal, Rhode Island Hospital, Ambulatory Care Center, Manchester Station.
Pawtucket Slater Mill, City Hall & Blackstone Falls
In 1793, the Old Slater Mill was constructed. The site of the mill and the water power rights had been purchased in 1791 by Moses Brown and Oziel Wilkinson for "350 Spanish milled dollars". It was bought from Cynthia Jenks as executrix of the will…
Pawtucket & Blackstone Mill development & dumping along river, 3 decker houses
Seen here is the development taking place in Pawtucket and Blackstone Mill. Also seen here is the dumping that’s going on along the Blackstone River. To the right is a view of the triple deckers in Pawtucket.
Slater Mill Built 1793- First US Textile Mill
Slater Mill Historic Site, also known as Slater Mill or Old Slater Mill, is located on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, RI. Slater Mill was built in 1793. It served as the first commercially viable water-powered roller cotton-spinning mill in the…
View of Fall River and Mount Hope Bay
View of Bragga Bridge and Fall River over Mt. Hope Bay. The bridge eased traffic complications between Cape Cod and Providence for only a short time. The commute from Fall River to Providence is still time consuming in rush hour traffic. The bridge…