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The Towers - Old Narragansett Casino
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THE TOWERS are an impressive stone structure that arches
over the roadway in Narragansett, RI. . It is the last remaining section
of the famous Narragansett Pier Casino which was the center of the summer
social resort season in the late 1800s. The Casino and several hotels
across the street burned in a fire in 1900. The Casino was rebuilt again
in 1905 but years of neglect left only the towers standing and then
another major fire in 1965 almost destroyed the towers. The town of
Narragansett renovated the towers in 1968 and today it houses the local chamber of commerce and
hosts exhibits. The
upper level is available for events. The
Coastguard House is a restaurant that is located to the
seaward and south side of the old towers. . (The
last time I was in Narragansett and dined at the Coastguard House, I had
what was known as a clambake dinner. I see from their menu that it
is no longer offered. I would have considered making a special trip back
to RI just for that Clambake dinner!)
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