Above: The New York Times published this map on On Oct. 9, 1936, showing the Hindenburg’s path that day. The Hindenburg made several trips between Europe and the U.S. in 1936 and 1937. I have two memories of East Greenwich that are so pronounced that I can remember...
By Glenn King This is another of Glenn King’s articles about “his” East Greenwich, the East Greenwich of the 1930s and ‘40s. You can read his first installment HERE. Schools I believe that most of my classmates will agree the most meaningful and enjoyable 12 years of...
This is another of Glenn King’s articles about “his” East Greenwich, the East Greenwich of the 1930s and ‘40s. You can read his first installment HERE. When World War II started, the population of East Greenwich was 3,842 and the town became one of the most patriotic...
This is another of Glenn King’s articles about “his” East Greenwich, the East Greenwich of the 1930s and ‘40s. You can read his first installment HERE. To date I feel that East Greenwich has the finest parade in the state. As a youth I vividly remember the Memorial...
Above: Kent County Court House (EG Town Hall today), with the Eldredge fountain on the sidewalk. Credit: EGHPS By Glenn King This is another of Glenn King’s articles about “his” East Greenwich, the East Greenwich of the 1930s and ‘40s. You can read his first...
Above: The Bleachery Mill at Cedar Avenue and Post Road. Their 4 p.m. whistle could be heard for miles. For the past few years Bruce Mastracchio has been sharing his fond memories of East Greenwich as well of those classmates, friends and neighbors. On a visit to my...
By Glenn King Old East Greenwich was about one square mile in size. The town’s borders ran from the waterfront of Greenwich Cove west to about Kenyon Avenue. It ran north to south starting at Division Street at the north to about First Avenue on the south. Most of the...
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