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Born on the 4th of July: George M. Cohan, the Man Who Owned Broadway

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Monday, March 23, at 6pm for Born on the 4th of July: George … Continue reading Born on the 4th of July: George M. Cohan, the Man Who Owned Broadway

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Destruction of History/History of Destruction II

The architectural history of Rhode Island is a fascinating and frequently researched topic in the R.I.H.S. Collections. Buildings that housed or … Continue reading Destruction of History/History of Destruction II

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