On Rocky Point Avenue 0.7 miles east of Palmer Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This 60-foot arch is one of 11 "archways to understanding" sponsored by General Foods during the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. The original arch had an electronic message panel that would display Fair-related information such as weather . . . — — Map (db m251128) HM
On East View Street 0.1 miles east of Narragansett Parkway, on the right when traveling east.
This building, erected in 1919, was a center of the early 20th century marine trade, which maintained small commerical and pleasure craft that called Pawtuxet Village their home port. In 1975, the old boat house was obtained by the City of . . . — — Map (db m251143) HM
On Rocky Point Avenue 0.3 miles east of Palmer Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
On September 11, 1906, Harry G. Travor submitted a patent application for a roundabout that operated as a centrifugal swing with suspended seats. This patent detailed the historic Rocky Point ride known to generations of park enthusiasts as the . . . — — Map (db m251137) HM
On Point Avenue 0.2 miles east of Elgin Street, on the right when traveling east.
Location: Conimicut Shoal, entrance to Providence River, Narragansett Bay
41 43 01 N 71 20 42 W
Originally Established: 1868
Present Light House Established: 1882 / Automated: 1963
Construction Material: Cast iron / Present Optic: 250 mm . . . — — Map (db m198179) HM
On Point Avenue 0.2 miles east of Elgin Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Conimicut Light, a symbolic Rhode Island's rich maritime heritage is associated with a long history of efforts to protect shipping in and out of the rocky waters of Narragansett Bay, and with the creation of transportation routes that have . . . — — Map (db m251141) HM
On Rocky Point Avenue 0.6 miles east of Palmer Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Only the bravest of Rhode Islanders would venture into the dark House of Horrors, steeling themselves against the frightening sight of the Giant Bat, the Torture Chamber, the Sawmill stunt, and the ride's most mysterious attraction, the Viking . . . — — Map (db m251135) HM
On Rocky Point Avenue 0.5 miles east of Palmer Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Rocky Point was traditionally accessed via Narragansett Bay. In 1860, the American Steamship Company ran ships to the park's pier several times a day. The pier, a constant fixture at the park, was not untouched by the ravages of nature, however. . . . — — Map (db m251125) HM
On East View Street at Narragansett Parkway, on the left when traveling east on East View Street.
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in . . . — — Map (db m251144) HM WM
On Main Avenue (Rhode Island Route 113) at Walnut Glen Drive, on the right when traveling west on Main Avenue.
The Peter Freeman Lot (Warwick Historical Cemetery #26) is an historic cemetery protected by State and City regulations. The Lot is described as 100 feet by 75 feet in size, containing 22 individuals (with 20 inscribed headstones and one . . . — — Map (db m150256) HM
On Rocky Point Avenue 0.5 miles east of Palmer Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Rocky Point was traditionally accessed via Narragansett Bay. In 1860, the American Steamship Company ran ships to the park's pier several times a day. The pier, a constant fixture at the park, was not untouched by the ravages of nature. In 1883, . . . — — Map (db m251124) HM
Near Rocky Point Avenue 0.4 miles east of Palmer Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported unreadable.
On the 29th of June, in the year 1877, the first Presidential phone call was made between Rutherford B. Hayes who was at Rocky Point and Alexander Graham Bell in Providence. Mr. Fred Gower, the managing agent of Professional Bell, moderated the . . . — — Map (db m251139) HM
On Rocky Point Avenue 0.3 miles east of Palmer Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Playing baseball is a national pastime and a favorite sport of the locals. However, at the turn of the 20th century the Puritan morality laws, also known as Blue Laws, prohibited the playing of baseball on Sundays. The Blue Law did not stop the . . . — — Map (db m251120) HM
On Rocky Point Avenue 0.3 miles east of Palmer Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
On any hot New England summer day, many Rhode Islanders could be found eagerly standing in line for a day pass to the inground pool. Not only was this pool a summertime favorite, but it was unique because it was filled using the salt water from . . . — — Map (db m251130) HM
On Rocky Point Avenue 0.4 miles east of Palmer Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In 1840, Captain William Winslow began to bring his Sunday school class to Rocky Point for weekend outings. These proved so popular, in 1847, he purchased 89 acres and began transporting people via steamboat to the site and serving a shore . . . — — Map (db m251122) HM
On Rocky Point Avenue 0.3 miles east of Palmer Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The Skyliner was considered a relaxing alternative to the park's more hair-raising rides. Similar to a ski lift, it carried passengers from one side of the park to the other, providing a bird's-eye view of the amusement park. After reaching a . . . — — Map (db m251132) HM
