Squantum Club, near Providence, R.I.
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Collection
Citation
“Squantum Club, near Providence, R.I.,” Rhode Island's Golden Age of Postcards, accessed May 18, 2013, http://library.providence.edu/spcol/postcards/items/show/101.
Geolocation
Item Information
Title
Squantum Club, near Providence, R.I.
Subject
Providence, RI
Description
In 1870, two groups of local men purchased Squantum Point to serve as a gathering spot to perfect their clambake. The first clubhouse, built in June 1871, was a simple open-framed pavilion. In 1872 the Squantum Association was incorporated and permanent clubhouses were erected with the richness of detail that characterized fine period architecture.
The Main Club House, built in 1872 overlooking the entrance to the cove, features ornate woodwork, polished brass, luxuriant drapery, an artisan stone foundation and a sunroom with southerly views of the bay. The Bakehouse was daringly built out over the rocky coastline in 1889 for a true waterfront dining experience. The Providence River and Narragansett Bay can be viewed from here. The Squantum Club is now on the National Register of Historic Places
The Main Club House, built in 1872 overlooking the entrance to the cove, features ornate woodwork, polished brass, luxuriant drapery, an artisan stone foundation and a sunroom with southerly views of the bay. The Bakehouse was daringly built out over the rocky coastline in 1889 for a true waterfront dining experience. The Providence River and Narragansett Bay can be viewed from here. The Squantum Club is now on the National Register of Historic Places
Publisher
The Metropolitan News Co. (1905-1916)
Boston, MA
A major publisher and printer of view-cards in color, black & white, sepia, and with hand coloring in both halftones and in collotype. They captured views throughout the American Northeast but postcards of New England scenery were produced in greatest number. Many of their cards have a heavy look resembling early chromolithographs. They had a close relationship with Robbins Brothers for who they made many postcards. Their cards were printed in Germany. The name Metropolitan News & Publishing Company appears on some cards.
Boston, MA
A major publisher and printer of view-cards in color, black & white, sepia, and with hand coloring in both halftones and in collotype. They captured views throughout the American Northeast but postcards of New England scenery were produced in greatest number. Many of their cards have a heavy look resembling early chromolithographs. They had a close relationship with Robbins Brothers for who they made many postcards. Their cards were printed in Germany. The name Metropolitan News & Publishing Company appears on some cards.
Date
Undated, ca. 1905
Rights
Courtesy of the Historical Society of Smithfield, Smithfield, RI.
Format
JPEG Digital Image
Coverage
Providence, RI
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
3.5 x 5.5 inches