Newport Firsts

Author : Brian M. Stinson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439664216

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Newport Firsts by Brian M. Stinson Pdf

Newport, Rhode Island, has been a city of innovation since its beginning nearly four centuries ago. Some of the claims on a national level are true, while some have been greatly distorted over the years. The first law banning the importation of slaves in the colonies was enacted in the city, and the first Methodist church in the world with a steeple and bell is located here. But was the first female lighthouse keeper in America from here? Was Newport the first place where a medical lecture was given? Author and research historian Brian M. Stinson offers a chronological collection of vignettes detailing the city's many firsts.

Author : Brian M. Stinson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467119467

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Newport Firsts: A Hundred Claims to Fame by Brian M. Stinson Pdf

"Newport, Rhode Island has been a city of innovation since its beginning nearly four centuries ago. Some of the claims on a national level are true, while some have been greatly distorted over the years. The freethinking citizens include the first to defeat a British squadron and the author of the first written constitution guaranteeing the right to religious freedom in world history. The first law banning the importation of Negroes in the colonies was enacted in the city, and the first Methodist church in the world with a steeple and bell is located here. But was the first female lighthouse keeper in America from here? Was Newport the first place where a medical lecture was given? Author and research historian Brian M. Stinson offers a chronological collection of vignettes detailing the city's many firsts." --

Author : Andrew Taylor
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445618197

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Newport County AFC by Andrew Taylor Pdf

The 2012/13 season marked 100 years of professional football in Newport, a century during which Newport County AFC has played a major role in raising the profile of the city, and taken generations of supporters on an emotional roller coaster, ranging from glorious successes to the depths of despair. County's first 100 years has seen great highs: winning championships, a Wembley Cup Final and even stunning the football world by reaching the quarter finals of the European Cup Winners' Cup. Such successes are all the more treasured as the club regularly faced financial difficulties, bad luck and misfortune. Ultimately, this led to the lowest point any supporter could endure - the bankruptcy of the original club in 1989. But this is also an inspiring story of defiant resistance, with supporters immediately reforming the club against all odds and battling for the right to regain their place in the Football League. County entered its centenary season at a new ground: Rodney Parade, the traditional home of Newport Rugby. With County having been formed as a local alternative to rugby, perhaps this will, after all, be where County come to enjoy their greatest success.

Author : Frederick Waterman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692241833

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The History of the Newport Country Club by Frederick Waterman Pdf

Author : Leigh Hallett with the Newport Cultural Center
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738591605

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Newport by Leigh Hallett with the Newport Cultural Center Pdf

Located around the shores of Lake Sebasticook, Newport first attracted settlers about 1800 and was officially incorporated in 1814. Originally known for abundant fishing and hunting, the lake is the site of an ancient Native American fish weir that predates the pyramids. The settlers who established the town were also industrious and established businesses providing a variety of products, including silk, leather, lumber, and ice. The arrival of the railroad in 1855 further increased local industry and boosted tourism by making the lake accessible to tourists and sportsmen. As fishermen and vacationers alike came to Newport, hotels and camps flourished. The GAR property, Camp Benson, was a popular destination--particularly the Pavilion dance hall. In 1891, a woolen mill and condensed milk plant were built, both of which were vital to the local economy well into the 20th century. In recent decades, Newport has reclaimed some of its natural heritage by making major efforts to restore Lake Sebasticook and the East Branch of the Sebasticook River.

Author : Peter Jones
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781445656885

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Newport Rugby Greats by Peter Jones Pdf

Tracing the club’s most iconic and successful players and managers.

Author : Sean M. Heuvel
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0738568384

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Christopher Newport University by Sean M. Heuvel Pdf

Opened in 1961 as an extension of the College of William and Mary in Virginia, Christopher Newport University (CNU) had humble origins in an abandoned downtown Newport News public school. Located in historic Hampton Roads, the institution was named for the 17th-century English mariner who helped establish the Jamestown colony. Now Virginia's youngest public university, Christopher Newport is a thriving educational institution with small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and world-class facilities. CNU's modern mission is to educate leaders for the 21st century, and it has quickly become a university of choice for students throughout Virginia and beyond. This unique volume, containing more than 200 photographs, is the first comprehensive look at CNU's history ever published. It chronicles the institution's dramatic story using images from the university's archives, published sources, and private collections.

Author : Gloria Merchant
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625847287

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Pirates of Colonial Newport by Gloria Merchant Pdf

The stories behind the legends are revealed in this history of Colonial-era piracy and the double lives of those who sailed under the black flag. The story of Newport, Rhode Island’s pirates began with war, ended with revolution, and inspired swashbuckling legends for generations to come. From 1690 to the American Revolution, many of Newport’s fathers, husbands, and sons sailed under the black flag. They sailed into foreign waters, t return home from plundering the high seas to attend church and even serve in public offices. The citizens of Newport initially welcomed pirates with their exotic goods and gold to spend. But the community changed its tune when Newport’s prosperous shipping fleet became a target of piracy in the early eighteenth century. The locals who had once offered safe haven were suddenly happy to cooperate with London’s hunt for pirates. In this authoritative history, author Gloria Merchant covers well-known pirates like Thomas Tew as well as surprising ones such as Thomas Pain. Merchant also explores pirate lore from Captain Kidd’s buried treasure to the largest mass hanging of pirates in the colonies at Gravelly Point.

Author : Edward Morris
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614236665

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Rogues and Heroes of Newport's Gilded Age by Edward Morris Pdf

Newport, Rhode Island, was the summer playground of the Gilded Age for the Astors, Belmonts and Vanderbilts. They built lavish villas designed by the best Beaux Arts-style architects of the time, including Richard Morris Hunt, Charles McKim and Robert Swain Peabody. America's elite delighted in referring to these grand retreats as "summer cottages," where they would play tennis and polo and sail their yachts along the shores of the Ocean State. The coachman had an important role as the discreet outdoor butler for Gilded Age gentlemen--not only was he in charge of the horses, but he also acted as a travel advisor and connoisseur of entertainment venues. From the driver's seat, author and guide Edward Morris provides a diverse collection of biographical sketches that reveal the outrageous and opulent lives of some of America's leading entrepreneurs.

Author : Barbara Kaiser Malloy
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0738535532

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Newport and the Northeast Kingdom by Barbara Kaiser Malloy Pdf

Author : Michael J. Novak
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0738555932

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Newport Beach Fire Department by Michael J. Novak Pdf

For nearly a century, the men and women of the Newport Beach Fire Department have served their Orange County community with dedication, professionalism, and grace. Starting with a primitive hose reel and a dozen volunteers in 1911, determined Newport Beach firefighters protected the always tourism-friendly community with more dedication than equipment. In 1927, the volunteers were disbanded and a paid fire department was organized. This volume celebrates 100 years of the Newport Beach Fire Department's exemplary service by combining historical photographs with a narrative that traces the evolution of firefighting in Newport Beach from its turn-of-the-century roots to the state-of-the-art operation it is today, entrusted with protecting one of coastal California's most affluent and picturesque showcase communities.

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Gallopade International
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0793399254

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My First Pocket Guide about Rhode Island by Carole Marsh Pdf

Each 4x 6 Pocket Guide comes with complete exercises about your state. This easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections including state basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. This reference guide is perfect for students in grades 3 and up.

Author : Ed Morris
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781614236030

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A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk by Ed Morris Pdf

A revealing tour of the opulent Newport Mansions where the Astors, Vanderbilts, and other Gilded Age families spent their summers. At the turn of the twentieth century, the wealthy families of New York would vacation at their summer homes in Newport, Rhode Island. Where the salty air once mingled with the laughter of society women in ball gowns, the houses of the Newport Cliff Walk still preside in grandeur over the crashing waves below. From the grand majesty of the Breakers to the beautiful proportions of Rosecliff, these houses are enduring reminders of the architectural flowering of the Gilded Age. Walking along the paved trail, it's easy to imagine the faintest hint of a waltz coming from the windows of Beechwood, or to envision the Duchess of Windsor’s carriage arriving for a visit at Fairholme. Ed Morris takes you on a tour of twenty-four historic mansions and landmarks, entertaining along the way with tales of splendor and style, social maneuvering and matchmaking.

Author : Rick Harris
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625849885

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Newport Baseball History by Rick Harris Pdf

The City by the Sea boasts an ambitious baseball history dating back to the early days of America's favorite pastime. In 1897, the Newport Colts became the first professional baseball team to ever tie in a playoff series. By the 1900s, baseball was being played daily on open fields and diamonds throughout Newport. The city has sported six major ball fields, including Cardines Field, host to the oldest continuously running amateur baseball team in the country. Discover the humble beginnings of players like Newport native Frank Corridon, who allegedly invented the now outlawed spitball, and the legacy of the great Trojans baseball club. Team up with baseball historian Rick Harris and walk through the history of Newport baseball from amateur games to the major leagues and all the strikes, homers and grand slams in between.

Author : United States. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Banks and banking
ISBN : MINN:30000011081621

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Annual Report by United States. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Pdf