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  Although this postcard was created in the 20th century, its image is actually a lithograph that was created in 1848 by John Collins. NHS 2009.3.100 (read more)

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  Photograph depicts a view of Broadway, looking north from Bull Street. (read more)

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  A view of Perry Mill on Thames Street. A sign for Pinniger & Manchester Coal is visible at left. NHS P9057 (read more)

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  The 1762 Brick Market has served several functions over time. In the early 20th century, the building was home to the Daniel E. Sullivan Shop. Today, ... (read more)

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  The Brick Market is seen here covered in patriotic bunting; an image of William McKinley is visible at top left. NHS P1205 (read more)

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  Men standing in the doorway of the James Gohm garden supply shop, once located at 40 Broadway. NHS P2457 (read more)

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  An alternate image of Broadway at Farewell Street, including the John B. Deblois Grocery (left). NHS P2461 (read more)

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  The building housing William B. Scott & Co., seen in this photograph, is currently One Eighty Restaurant on Broadway. NHS P2468 (read more)

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  Photograph of a circus parade on Thames Street, July 8, 1913. NHS P4648 (read more)

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  This transparency, probably intended for use in a magic lantern (stereopticon) projector, depicts what is now Memorial Boulevard (heading towards Easton's Beach). (read more)

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  This row of shops includes Frasch's Confectionary (far right). The same building now houses Potter & Co. on Thames Street. NHS P8713 (read more)

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  Several waterfront properties, including The Mooring restaurant on Sayer's Wharf, flooded as a result of Hurricane Sandy's storm surge in October 2012. (read more)

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  Although this portion of Bowen's Wharf is usually filled with pedestrians, in October 2012 enough water flooded the area to prompt the use of a kayak. (read more)

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  This snapshot reveals destruction from Hurricane Carol on Clinton Avenue, a residential street off Broadway. A note on the reverse of the photograph recounts that "...5 ... (read more)

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  Significant flooding resulting from Hurricane Donna is visible in this image. Photograph was taken facing South, looking towards the Blue Moon bar and the Brick Market ... (read more)

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  The powerful Hurricane of 1938 left piles of debris on Newport's beaches. The Easton;s Beach pavilion, not visible in this photograph, was seriously damaged in the ... (read more)

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  Significant flooding resulting from Hurricane Carol is visible in this photograph; note the Brick Market building at right. (read more)

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  The buildings seen on this corner, including the Carlton B. Lawton Shop, no longer exist. The building with the turret in the middle distance is still ... (read more)

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  This photograph was taken at some time before the renumbering of Thames Street in 1882. NHS P8713 (read more)

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  A photograph depiciting a patriotic display for ”Old Home Week” in Washington Square, looking west towards the Brick Market. A large archway placed on the street ... (read more)

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  This storefront has gone through many changes through time (see other images). When this photograph was taken, it was home to E.A. Hassard & Co. NHS ... (read more)

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  This image is easy to line up with today's streetscape. The second building from the right is still standing and is located at the corner of ... (read more)

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  Note the changing landscape. The clapboard building on the corner is the location of the John B. Deblois Grocery. NHS P8727 (read more)

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  Help us find where this image was taken on Thames Street (but remember that a large section of upper Thames was demolished during the redevelopment of ... (read more)

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  Window shoppers can be seen in this 1911 photograph taken in front of Downing's, a store on Thames Street. NHS P5068 (read more)

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