Rhode Island Postal Cards - Fist Day of Issue

Settling of Rhode Island by Roger Williams in 1636
Designed by David Blossom - Scott #UX112
Issued on June 26, 1986 in Providence, RI
Rhode Island Town Cancels (by RIPS)

Broadway Station in Newport opened on December 11, 1942 and is currently in operation. 

Newport is famous for its many beautiful mansions. Newport was also home to the United States Navy for many years. There is still a Navy presence in the town, but it is much reduced.