Squantum Association
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The Squantum Association is an historic site in East Providence, Rhode Island
on 947 Veterans Memorial Parkway.
The Colonial Revival building was constructed in 1870 by Martin & Hall and added to the National Historic Register in 1980.
The access drive to the main building crosses the East Bay Bike Path
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Squantum is Native American for "heap of rocks," a musical name for a handsome peninsula where Indians enjoyed the fruits of the bay. By the mid-1800s, clipper ships gathered here and word spread of its uniqueness and beauty. 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 our 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. Their dramatic views of the Providence River and Narragansett Bay have inspired artists throughout the ages and add an extra touch of sophistication.
Tradition holds a special place here, evidenced by the historic ship's gong signaling the start of dinner and the presentation of the only cannon brought off the battlefield of Bull Run holding a place of honor on our hill.
Our grounds have also featured docking facilities since our earliest days greeting clipper ships and industrialists. Newly renovated, our deep water dock awaits your arrival from May through October.
Now on the National Register of Historic Places, we are quite proud of our lasting history. From the earliest days, our small corner of earth jutting out into the bay extended a friendly welcome for guests to enjoy clambakes, sunsets, and camaraderie. Old registers reveal prominent guests from around the world, and in that centuries-old tradition.
East Providence, Rhode Island
East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 47,037 at the 2010 census, making it the fifth largest city in the state.-Geography:East Providence is located at ....
on 947 Veterans Memorial Parkway.
The Colonial Revival building was constructed in 1870 by Martin & Hall and added to the National Historic Register in 1980.
The access drive to the main building crosses the East Bay Bike Path
East Bay Bike Path
right|thumb|400px|The East Bay Bike Path in July 2009, facing south near the southern terminus of the bike path in Bristol.The East Bay Bike Path is a paved rail trail in Rhode Island....
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Rich with turn-of-the-century graciousness
Squantum is Native American for "heap of rocks," a musical name for a handsome peninsula where Indians enjoyed the fruits of the bay. By the mid-1800s, clipper ships gathered here and word spread of its uniqueness and beauty. 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 our 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. Their dramatic views of the Providence River and Narragansett Bay have inspired artists throughout the ages and add an extra touch of sophistication.
Tradition holds a special place here, evidenced by the historic ship's gong signaling the start of dinner and the presentation of the only cannon brought off the battlefield of Bull Run holding a place of honor on our hill.
Our grounds have also featured docking facilities since our earliest days greeting clipper ships and industrialists. Newly renovated, our deep water dock awaits your arrival from May through October.
Now on the National Register of Historic Places, we are quite proud of our lasting history. From the earliest days, our small corner of earth jutting out into the bay extended a friendly welcome for guests to enjoy clambakes, sunsets, and camaraderie. Old registers reveal prominent guests from around the world, and in that centuries-old tradition.