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ON THIS DAY IN NEWPORT HISTORY — Jan. 20, 1870 🟥✨ ON THIS DAY IN NEWPORT HISTORY — Jan. 20, 1870 🟥✨ A little red light on a little island officially joined the job of keeping Narragansett Bay safe. The story of the Rose Island Lighthouse starts in the mid-1860s, when Rhode Island was growing and shipping traffic on the bay was picking up fast. Steamship companies were ferrying passengers and freight between Newport, New York, and Boston, and the call went out for a new lighthouse on Rose Island. Construction began in 1869, with a reported cost of $7,500, and the lighthouse was built on the southwest bastion of old Fort Hamilton. Then came the moment: on January 20, 1870, its fixed red light shone over lower Narragansett Bay for the first time. Over the years, the lighthouse got louder too: a fog bell was added on August 10, 1885, and later replaced by a fog horn on November 12, 1912. The U.S. Coast Guard took over management in 1941, staying in control until 1970, when the lighthouse was decommissioned. Why? Simple: once the Newport Pell Bridge was completed, the needed navigation aids were placed on the bridge, and Rose Island Light became obsolete. And behind the scenes were the keepers, including the first keeper, George C. Williams (a Civil War veteran), and Charles S. Curtis, who served the longest, from 1887–1918. Today, it’s not just a piece of waterfront history — it’s also simply a beauty to look at. 📸 @pj.dougherty
A newly listed home in Aquidneck Village is offeri A newly listed home in Aquidneck Village is offering buyers a fresh take on modern coastal living. Located at 8 Lookout Lane in Portsmouth, the residence known as The Coddington features three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and 3,660 square feet of living space designed for both comfort and flexibility. One of the home’s standout features is a first-floor primary bedroom suite with 15-foot cathedral ceilings, providing an open feel while allowing for convenient single-level living. Throughout the home, French white oak flooring and high-quality finishes create a clean, contemporary look. The layout includes a custom wet bar for entertaining, a 500-square-foot bonus space on the second floor that can be used as a home office, playroom, or guest area, and a 770-square-foot finished lower level that adds additional living or recreational space. With multiple flexible areas and a design geared toward everyday living, the home is well suited for year-round residents or seasonal buyers looking for a coastal property. Offered at $1,799,000. Open House Schedule * Saturdays and Sundays: Noon to 5 p.m. * Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3 to 6 p.m. Contact: Lucas Barry
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Happy Tuesday, January 20th! Here’s What’s Happeni Happy Tuesday, January 20th! Here’s What’s Happening In and Around Newport Today! @newportcannaco @deborahwinthroplingerie @diegosnewport @diegos_barrio_cantina @diegoseastside @tavernonbroadway @pastavinori @1170eastcustomliving @nikolaspizza @sardellas_italian @sardellas @thequenchernewport #NewportRI #NewportBuzz
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