Friday, September 20, 2024

RHODE ISLAND POST CARD CLUB

Rhode Island Post Card Club April 30th Meeting

 

 

Dan Bethel of Lincoln, RI, member of the Rhode Island Post Card Club, will display at the April 30 meeting a collection of photographs of the 1934 labor strike at the Saylesville Mills and also many photographs of the Lincoln Downs horse race track, which was an exciting place to be from its opening in 1947 until its closing in 1976.

 

The meeting and sale are from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Knights of Columbus, 15 Bassett Street in North Providence.

 

The hall is easily accessible from Route 146. Take the Mineral Spring Ave. exit and head east.

 

Take your first left onto Cooper St. and then second left onto Bassett St.

 

Post cards of all descriptions including town views and holiday greetings along with other historical books, photos and paper items will be available for sale.

 

The meeting and sale is open to the public and there is no admission charge.