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East Greenwich Preservation Society
May 7, 2013
— East Greenwich, jail, preservation, RI
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- former jail
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- founders of East Greenwich
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- stair detail
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- criminal from the past
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- Marion Helwig, president and enthusiast
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- cells for women
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- collections
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- display
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- old picture of buildings
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- witness stand
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- old photo
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- friendship quilt made for preacher
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- from the courthouse
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- eeling utensils
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- cell door
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- donated rocker
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- Marion shows the men’s cell
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- jailer’s peephole in wall
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- linen bag for blanket
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- linen and wool blanket
Marion Helwig is president and probably the hardest worker at the Preservation Society. I went to learn about my ancestors, and she was loaded with data. She has the old graves collected in a book with maps. She goes around asking for donations that are documented with dates and some information from anyone who will give. She is a busy bee. I was so lucky to find her on the job and ready to take me on a tour of the jail. I really appreciate Marion, preserving the history of the town. I want to return to East Greenwich to do some more exploring and research. Now I now exactly where to start. She knows all there is to know, and if not, can direct me.
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fascinating post pamela – and lovely photos.
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