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If you’ve walked through Washington Square, you’ve passed One Courthouse Square. Today it’s offices. Yesterday it was bus tickets and gas pumps. Long before that, it was water — the freshwater spring that helped launch Newport. Newport’s original town spring sat right here, the namesake for Spring Street and a lifeline for early settlement. The land itself may first have belonged to Newport founder John Coggeshall. By the 1600s, his son Joshua Coggeshall (1623–1689) is recorded as the earliest known owner. For the next 200 years, the property was domestic in nature, passing through generations of Newport’s founding families. Two of the most prominent owners were the Marchants — including Henry Marchant, a Continental Congressman and judge. In 1797, the land was recorded again in the estate of Peleg Barker, described in the deed as “the same lane where the town spring is.” Even in legal documents, the spring remained the defining feature. By the mid-19th century, a branch of the Hazard family had opened a livery stable here. For nearly a century, stables and horse-drawn traffic defined the lot, right up until the 1930s. It was around this same period that Henry Bull IV noted in his Memoir of Rhode Island (1832) that the spring had been “covered by the erection of a stable on the land of the heirs of Edward Hazard.” Even then, history was being layered over history. In the early 20th century, horses gave way to horsepower. The Short Line Bus Station opened in a sturdy brick building, becoming Newport’s travel hub. That building still stands today, converted into offices. As cars overtook buses, the adjacent lot shifted again — this time to a gas station. By the 1940s, Colonial Beacon Oil Company ran the pumps and installed a plaque marking the town spring. Later owners kept the gas flowing under different brands, most famously as Coffey’s Texaco, which served Newport drivers until 2015. The old station was demolished in 2019 to make way for a new chapter. In June 2024, Newport officially opened Spring Park, a public space dedicated to the spring that nurtured the city’s founders. 📸🎥✍️@scarletalbrecht #NewportRI #newportbuzz
Local real estate standout @connorhdowd has once a Local real estate standout @connorhdowd has once again stepped into the national spotlight, making his second appearance on American Dream TV — and his first time shining a light on Fall River. Dowd, who previously highlighted Newport in his debut on the show, returned to the screen to showcase Fall River’s vibrant waterfront, historic landmarks, and local favorites. From the storied decks of Battleship Cove — home to the world’s largest collection of historic naval ships — to the bustling Borden Light Marina, Dowd captured the city’s unique blend of history and modern lifestyle. The episode also features The Tipsy Seagull, a floating bar that has become a summer favorite, as well as Pier 52 and the Borden Flats Lighthouse, two landmarks that embody Fall River’s character and coastal charm. As the owner of @thedowdteam at Keller Williams Realty, Dowd uses his platform to showcase more than just real estate. He weaves together stories of community, lifestyle, and history, presenting Fall River as a city where people don’t just live — they thrive. “It’s an honor to represent New England on a platform like American Dream TV,” Dowd said. “Fall River is a city with an incredible past and an exciting future, and I’m thrilled to share its story with viewers across the country.” American Dream TV is known for spotlighting top real estate professionals who act as guides to the places they call home. With Newport as his first feature and now Fall River joining the list, Dowd continues to bring Southern New England’s coastal communities to a national audience. Click on the Real Estate link in our bio to watch the full episode. #thedowdteam #fallriver #newportbuzz #americandreamtv
Multiple fire departments battled a massive blaze Multiple fire departments battled a massive blaze that tore through a two-story residence on Blaisdell Avenue Friday evening, leaving one woman injured and the home destroyed. The call came into dispatch at 5:45 p.m., and firefighters arrived to find heavy flames engulfing the wood-frame home. Crews immediately encountered fire shooting out of the front of the house. A woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation and was said to be in stable condition. All other occupants were safely out of the residence. No firefighters were injured. The fire escalated to three alarms, prompting mutual aid from neighboring departments. Fall River sent Engine 5, Ladder 2, Heavy Rescue 1, and Car 3, while Portsmouth firefighters also responded. Officials said the blaze was under control within an hour. Two neighboring houses suffered minor exterior damage from the heat. The Blaisdell Avenue residence was declared a total loss, sustaining severe fire, water, and smoke damage. The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office later determined the fire was accidental, caused by food left on the stove. 📸 Submitted Photos #tivertonri #newportbuzz
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