What a wonderful day in downtown Westerly, Rhode Island! My mission for the day was to photograph the murals. My sidekick decided to ride along when he heard lunch was part of the adventure! Our first stop was Wilcox Park. Tucked down behind the city library, it's an oasis of nature - ponds, green grass, trees, well maintained walkways, and sculptures - surrounded by the old style architecture of downtown.
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| Pond at Wilcox Park |
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| You'd never know you are in the middle of downtown Westerly, RI |
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| Westerly Library Park entrance |
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| The Wilcox Memorial Fountain, designed by John Francis Paramino in 1898, and dedicated in honor of Harriet and Stephen Wilcox who donated the land for the park. |
After my stroll through the park, I couldn't resist a few photos of the architecture of the area. Then I was off on a bit of a scavenger hunt. Westerly's mural are sometimes in plain sight, could be high or low, may be tucked around on the side of a building, and sometimes are barely visible during a drive-by. You really have to get out and walk around. Fortunately I had a great day for walking. Along the way, you'll discover the rich history of the area, some wonderful views and great places to shop and dine.
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| Westerly Post Office |
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| Westerly, RI sits on the eastern side of the Pawcatuck River |
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| Historic information abounds in the downtown area |
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| War Memorial |
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| View of Pawcatuck river from the northern side of the bridge |
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| B & B Dockside Cafe (Where we had a fantastic lunch served by friendly staff) - view from the parking lot |
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| Mural downtown Westerly |
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| Family priorities |
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| Mural spans the entire length of the building |
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| Does anyone else still have a landline? |
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| You have to search high and low to find some of the murals |
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| Women worked in the mills during the war |
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| This mural is tucked down a small alley |
Next time I go to Westerly, I plan to spend a little more time in the shops and restaurants, point out the book store where Hillary stopped after losing the election; Oh and show a few photos of my drive down Mechanic Street. Oh yea - and the bakery and take out foods at McQuades Market! Can't Wait!
Laura S. Pringle is the author of The Pringle Plan, a series of educational guides.
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