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Cranston Country Club Fire – 1930

Posted on November 15, 2024 by jim

The country club stood in the vicinity of where Apple House Drive and Scituate Ave. are located today.   Article from the Cranston News May 9, 1930.  

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Pocasset Fire Co. Celebration – 1931

Posted on November 15, 2024 by jim

From the Cranston News, February 27, 1931.  

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Auburn Fire Co. Attempt to Organize – 1889

Posted on August 31, 2024 by jim

To learn more about the Auburn Fire Co. Clicj here: https://cranstonvolunteerfirefightersmuseum.com/auburn-fire-company/ Article from the Cranston Leader, December 5, 1889. Article from the Cranston Leader, January 2, 1890.

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Three Serious Midnight Fires – 1926

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, February 17, 1926.

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Cranston Volunteer Fire Company New Station – 1926

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, February 17, 1926.  

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Park Avenue Garage Fire – 1930

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, January 29, 1930.  

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Cranston Street Explosion – 1944

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston Herald, July 13, 1944.

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Heather Street Fire – 1945

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston Herald, February 1, 1945.  

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Seaplane Makes Forced Landing – 1926

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, July 14, 1926.

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Eighth Annual Firemen’s Ball – 1932

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, September 30, 1932.

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