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Original The Block Island Times newspaper dated May 27, 1988, Vol. XVIII, No. 5, published on Block Island, Rhode Island. measures approximately 17" x 11 1/2"
This is a great period snapshot of Block Island just before the 1988 summer season, filled with local news, advertisements, restaurants, hotels, transportation information and visitor material. The Block Island Times was founded in 1970, and 1988 was also the year it transitioned into a year-round weekly newspaper.
Highlights include:
* Front-page story “Southeast Light To Be Museum”
* Block Island tourist / island map
* Old Harbor and New Harbor maps
* Ferry schedules and transportation information
* Tide chart and visitor information
* Local real estate listings and property transfers
* Numerous vintage restaurant, hotel and business advertisements
* Spring House Hotel menu and advertisement
* The 1661 Inn and Hotel Manisses
* Harborside Inn
* Atlantic Inn
* New England Airlines
* Action Airlines
* Oceanwest Theatre
* Block Island Bike & Car Rental
* Local fishing, lodging, dining and shopping advertisements
* Articles covering local government, landmarks and island happenings
The Island Free Library maintains a large digital archive of Block Island Times issues dating back to 1970, making this an interesting collectible for Block Island, Rhode Island and local-history collectors.
Condition
Fair vintage condition with considerable age-related wear, toning, staining, creasing, edge wear, tears and other handling damage throughout. A small section has been cut from page 5, which also affects page 6. Pages 21/22 have substantial loss with at least approximately half of the page missing. There are stamps, an address label and some handwritten markings on the front. Despite the damage, the majority of the newspaper remains intact, readable and filled with interesting period advertisements and local information. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and completeness.
