Sunset Walk around Watch Hill Westerly RI Rhode Island

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Sunset Walk around Watch Hill Westerly RI
From wikipedia..
The area was occupied by Niantic Indians in the 17th century, led by Harman Garrett. Colonists used the hill as an important lookout point during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, hence the community's name.[4] Some landmarks in the village include the Watch Hill Lighthouse, the first of which was built in 1745; 1880s The Flying Horse Carousel, the oldest operating suspended-horse carousel in the United States and a National Historic Landmark; the Ocean House hotel; and the 1916 Olympia Tea Room.[5]
The remains of Fort Mansfield on Napatree Point
One point of interest in Watch Hill is the ruins of Fort Mansfield, an old coastal artillery post situated at the end of Napatree Point. It was one of a series of such forts constructed to guard the eastern entrance to Long Island Sound as part of the coastal defense network for New York City during the Spanish-American War. It was in operation between 1901 and 1909, then was closed down over the course of several years. The land was sold in 1926, and all the government buildings were demolished during the winter of 1928-29. The three concrete gun emplacements were left behind and remain there to this day, offering tunnels and underground rooms to explore. Occasionally at low tide, some remains can be seen of the Battery Connell.
Fort Road connected Watch Hill to Fort Mansfield, but the Hurricane of 1938 wiped it out and destroyed 39 houses, the Yacht and Beach Clubs, and a bathing pavilion. Fifteen people were killed and others survived by clinging to wreckage, as they were swept across the bay to Connecticut.[6] Several breachways were created in Napatree Point after the hurricane passed. To this day, Sandy Point remains an island, rather than the northern extension of Napatree. The shortened Napatree Point is now a barrier beach without any roads or houses. It is open to the public, and offers bird watching and surf casting.

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What a beautiful place! Full of peace and serenity.
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I remember a toy shop ! And...candy! And wealth ! So much opportunity!

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💆‍♂ I need to go there, mental peace and sea air ... Aaahhhh💆‍♂

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It’s mystical!

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My dear departed father tried to buy the property that has the Taylor Swift house back in the early 70's. I spent a lot of time in watch hill as a teenager. The original building was dated but very impressive.

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@@joemannix7471 You must remember Snuffy's then...

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