Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory, 1952, Part 318

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Publication date: 1952
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(1952) R. L. POLK & CO.'S

MILL SUPPLIES

american EMERY WHEEL WORKS GRINDING WHEELS FOR EVERY PURPOSE Rubbing Bricks - Rubbing Sticks - New Amerflex

Investigate the new AMERFLEX wheel that replaces or supplements hand files, hack saws, scrapers, set-up wheels, coated abrasive discs. Flexible, safe, shock absorbing, self dressing. Write for further information.

Grinding wheels of the correct size, shape, grit and grade for every grinding machine and portable tool. Available in 6 Abrasives and 4 Bonds for grinding steel, malleable and cast iron, brass, bronze, tungsten carbide alloys, and many other materials.

9 Richmond Sq., Providence 1, R. I. Tels. PLantations 1-2260-1-2261

ESTABLISHED 1834

INCORPORATED 1900

THE J. A. GOWDEY REED & HARNESS MFG. CO. JAMES A. WILSON, Pres. and Treas. The Pioneer Reed Works of America LOOM REEDS

REEDS AND COMBS FOR WARP PREPARATION

SERVICE AND SATISFACTION

1226 NORTH MAIN ST. GAspee 1-4530 PROVIDENCE, R. I.

MONUMENTS

ROCK OF AGES MEMORIALS

Beautiful in tone and texture, foremost in memorial art, every Rock of Ages monument is identified with the mi- nutely Rock of Ages trade-mark seal etched into the granite. Erected with an exclusive Rock of Ages Bonded Guaran- tee of its perfection. Whatever your fam- ily requirements, consultation is always welcomed.

ROCK OF AGES

PALMER

MEMORIALS

Send for Free Booklet "How to Choose a Memorial''

WM. P. PELLETT & SON, Inc.

1855 ELMWOOD AVE. Tel. STuart 1-4919 PROVIDENCE

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

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MONUMENTS

MAX SUGARMAN

Monuments OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

Marble, Granite and Bronze Headstones, Markers

Telephone DExter 1-8094

150 RANDALL STREET

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

A. DEL GIUDICE AND SON, Inc. Designers of Fine Stone Memorials Telephone EL mhurst 1-9112

703 ATWELLS AVENUE PROVIDENCE, R. I.

MOTORS-ELECTRIC

WALCO ELECTRIC COMPANY

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

PL antations 1-5400

131 BLACKSTONE STREET

Motors - Controls - Transformers SE REWINDING - REPAIRING - MAINTENANCE - INSTALLATION Day and Night Service "Budgit" & Shaw - Box Hoists and Cranes WESTINGHOUSE INDUSTRIAL AGENTS

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MOVERS

Established 1874

J. A. CREAMER, President

CADY MOVING & STORAGE CO.

RHODE ISLAND'S OLDEST MOVING CONCERN

Fireproof Storage Warehouse Local and Long Distance Moving Crating and Shipping

Agent for Allied Van Lines, Inc. The World's Largest Long-Distance Movers

80-90 DUDLEY STREET PROVIDENCE, R. I.

Telephone DExter 1-7860

Member of National Furniture Warehousemen's Association

LANS WAREHOUSE CO.

at WAYLAND SQUARE

LONG DISTANCE AND LOCAL MOVING CRATING STORAGE

Licensed for Moving within the State of Massachusetts

Tel. UNion 1-1110

9 to 39 Seekonk St. at Wayland Square Providence 6, R. I.

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

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MOVERS

UNITED VAN LINES INC.

THE CLEANEST MOVE IS THE SAFEST MOVE

MOVE via

United Sanitized MOVING VANS

Call Plantations 1-2121

Moving with Care Everywhere

A Nation-Wide Organization of Moving Experts to Serve You Anywhere in the U. S. A. and Canada

PAQUIN MOVING & STORAGE CO.

AGENT MEMBER

42 WESTFIELD ST.

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

United

United ... .....

CARE

United VAN LINES INC.

EVERYWHERE

PAQUIN MOVING & STORAGE CO. MOVING WITH CARE

From EVERYWHERE To EVERYWHERE

CARE

United VAN LINES INC.

RVERYWNER

WILFRED J. PAQUIN ESTATE

Agent Member UNITED VAN LINES, Inc.

United Sanitized MOVING VANS

Packing - Crating - Shipping

42 WESTFIELD STREET

Plantations 1-2121

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MOVERS

SAMUEL HOWARD, Pres .- Treas.

RUSSELL V. HOWARD, V .- Pres .- Asst.Treas.

PEOPLE'S STORAGE WAREHOUSE CO.

"As Well Known as the City"

STORAGE FOR FINE FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS

PEOPLE'S ST

ALL GOODS SECURED IN IRON COMPARTMENTS FREE FROM DAMPNESS

PACKING, CRATING AND SHIPPING

LONG DISTANCE MOVING To All Parts Of The Country

TEL. DExter 1-1382 - 1-1383

CORNER RHODES STREET AND ALLEN'S AVENUE EDDY STREET BUSSES EVERY 10 MINUTES

ERNEST A. PLANTE

Local and Long Distance MOVERS

70 BRIDGHAM STREET PROVIDENCE, R. I.

PHONE GAspee 1-1214 RES. PHONE DE xter 1-4350

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

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NEWSPAPERS

Serving Rhode Island 24 Hours A Day WANT-AD PAGES

of the

PROVIDENCE JOURNAL-BULLETIN

Rhode Island's Daily Directory of Personal Service

CALL DEXTER 1-2800

FOR QUICK RESULTS AT LOW COSTS

One of our experienced Ad-Takers will help you with your message under one of these Journal-Bulletin Want-Ad classifications : Transportation; Lost and Found; Automotive; Motorcycles and Bicycles; Business Services; Building and Contracting; Moving, Trucking, Storage; Painting, Papering, Decorat- ing; Printing; Repairing; Employment; Help Wanted; Financial; Instruc- tion ; Live Stock; Pets; Poultry ; Articles For Sale; Building Materials; Farm Implements; Fuel ; Household Goods; Jewelry, Watches, Diamonds; Machin- ery and Tools; Musical Merchandise ; Radio Service ; Wearing Apparel; Wanted to Buy; Rooms and Board; Real Estate; Farms; Boats; Shore and Mountain Properties ; Lots For Sale; Real Estate Exchange; Real Estate Wanted; Busi- ness Opportunities; Etc. Try a Journal-Bulletin Want-Ad today.

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NURSERYMEN

105

FOREST HILLS NURSERIES, INC.

EVERYTHING FOR ESTATE, GARDEN AND LAWN GENERAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING - PLANTING - DESIGNING

1073 RESERVOIR AVENUE Telephone HO pkins 1-9380 CRANSTON, R. I.

Branch Nursery: 90 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SEEKONK, MASS. - Telephone CH estnut 1-1307

OFFICE BUILDINGS -

HOWARD BUILDING

"The Heart of Providence"

BILTMORE HOTEL

UNION STATION

CITY HALL

EXCHANGE PLACE MALL

DORRANCE STREET

WESTMINSTER 17' STREET

Do You Know-

(1) That Sixteen Transportation Lines Terminate at the Howard Building

(2) That 90,000 People pass its corners daily

(3) That any part of this building can be reached quickly and easily

(4) That its Offices are Light and Rents are Reason- able

(5) That Your business will prosper in such a loca- tion

Other Properties under same Ownership-Management

WARWICK BUILDING

SOMERSET BUILDING

Cor, Weybosset and Richmond Sts. Cor. Weybosset and Richmond Sts.

WINSLOW BUILDING

Cor. Weybosset and Mathewson Sts.

154 WATERMAN STREET Cor. Cooke Street

1740-1754 BROAD STREET Cor. Norwood Avenue

HOWARD REALTY COMPANY

Owners of the Howard Building SPECIALISTS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

171 WESTMINSTER STREET Telephone GA spee 1-5443

83 EXCHANGE PLACE

"The

DIRECTORY IS THE COMMON INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN BUYERANOSELLER"

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

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OFFICE EQUIPMENT

Established 1904

F. J. BURKE COMPANY

Rhode Island's Greatest Name In OFFICE, SCHOOL and CHURCH FURNITURE "Wood or Steel, the Best Deal"

118 ORANGE STREET

PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.

Phone GA spee 1-4267

FILING EQUIPMENT BUREAU INCORPORATED

Card Index and Filing Supplies Files and Furniture

Acme Visible Records Do/ More Chairs

28 NORTH MAIN STREET

TELEPHONES GA spee 1-8679-1-6936 PROVIDENCE

E. L. MORRIS CO., INC.

Commercial Furniture Desks - Tables - Chairs - Safes - Bookcases Art Metal Business Equipment - Visible Systems

56 PINE STREET Phone JAckson 1-7192

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OFFICE FURNITURE

BENE & CO. INC. Distinctive Office Furniture

IN WOOD AND STEEL

Complete Office Planning Service for Executive and Commercial Offices

DISTRIBUTORS METAL OFFICE FURNITURE CO. HERRING HALL MARVIN SAFE CO. STANDARD DESK CO. TAYLOR CHAIR CO. STOW DAVIS FURNITURE CO. ROCKWELL MODULAR FURNITURE

The Largest Stock in Rhode Island STATIONERS AND PRINTERS 150 DORRANCE STREET, PROVIDENCE TEL. GAspee 1-5228

FRANCIS W. POST, Pres. and Genl. Mgr. EUGENE J. BOUCHER, Sec. and Treas.

RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATES, INC. OFFICE AND FACTORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

STEEL DESKS

STEEL TABLES

FILING CABINETS COUNTERS

LOCKERS CHAIRS

STEEL SHELVING

STEEL RACKS

STEEL BINS

SHELF BOXES

STORAGE CABINETS TOOL ROOM EQUIPMENT

STEEL STOOLS

BENCHES

BENCH LEGS

SPECIAL SHOP AND FACTORY EQUIPMENT

NEW AND USED OFFICE FURNITURE

Neiman FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE FOR NEIMAN STEEL EQUIPMENT CO. STEEL SHELVING

20 STEVENS STREET PROVIDENCE 4, RHODE ISLAND DExter 1-5787

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

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OIL BURNERS

PETROLEUM HEAT & POWER CO. OF R. I.

Distributors of - FUEL OILS - all Grades

PETRO REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.

Domestic - OIL BURNERS - Industrial

Automatic Heating Boilers

Winter Air Conditioners

"CERTIFIED SERVICE" for any make of Oil Burner

375 ALLEN'S AVENUE PROVIDENCE 5, R. I.

Telephone Williams 1-0050

KEYSTONE OIL and COAL COMPANY

MOBILHEAT

DISTRIBUTOR

KEYSTONE "The Key to Better Heating"

140 INDIA STREET Telephone DExter 1-0230-1-4940 NIGHTS, SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYS -TE mple 1-4861

"The Dependable Brand Since 1921" OIL BURNERS - FUEL OIL - SERVICE FOR FUEL OIL or SERVICE CALL HOpkins 1-4500 LAMSON OIL CORPORATION 355 ALLEN'S AVENUE, PROVIDENCE

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OIL BURNERS

TIMKEN SILENT AUTOMATIC OIL BURNERS

Sales

FUEL

Service

OIL BURNERS BOILER-BURNER UNITS

OIL

WATER HEATERS AIR CONDITIONING

MAYNARD & CO., INC. 143 BROAD ST. GA 1-4991 PROVIDENCE, R. I.

"WE SERVICE ALL MAKES OF OIL BURNERS"

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

FUEL OILS KEROSENE GASOLINE

AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS GREASES

TAR AND ASPHALTS - ALL GRADES Manufacturers of PIERCE "CARE-FREE" OIL BURNERS

PENNSYLVANIA PETROLEUM PRODUCTS COMPANY

90 DEXTER ROAD Telephone EA st Providence 1-5125 EAST PROVIDENCE, R. I.

PETROLEUM SERVICE CO., Inc. DISTRIBUTORS OF

GENERAL ELECTRIC HEATING EQUIPMENT FUEL OIL-COMPLETE HEATING SYSTEMS Telephone UNion 1-5800 271 GEORGE M. COHAN BLVD. PROVIDENCE, R. I.

DEBLOIS OIL COMPANY Esso

ENGINEERS AND OIL BURNER DISTRIBUTORS

Wholesale Distributors of PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Telephone PAwtucket 2-8000

COLFAX STREET - CITY LINE PAWTUCKET, R. I.

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PAINTERS

CHAS. MILLER CO.

General Painting Contractors

STuart 1-0600

37-39 NARRAGANSETT AVE.

PROVIDENCE 7, R. I.

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PAINTERS

111

JOHNSON BROTHERS

Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO

PROVIDENCE, R. I. Residence Phone, HOpkins 1-1890

W. E. S. TANNER

PAINTING CONTRACTOR

1216 Industrial Trust Bldg. P. O. BOX 986 PROVIDENCE, R. I.

TEL. GA spee 1-2223 RES. PL antations 1-2735

PAINTERS' SUPPLIES

OJACO DEALERS IN PROVIDENCE

TRADE

OJACO MARK

PROVIDENCE

Annex Hardware Co. 276 Pocasset Ave.

Fox Point Hardware Co. 173 Wickenden St.

Colonial Wallpaper Co. 124 Empire St.

Gil's Hardware & Paint Co. 420 Smith St.

Elf Hardware 961 Manton Ave.

Tar's Hardware 302 Cranston St.

Troup's Hardware 1007 Smith St.

BUY FROM YOUR OJACO DEALER

OJACO

PAINTS

Ralph DiPrete 1286 Cranston St., Cranston, R. I. Pawtuxet Paint & Hardware Store 2190 Broad St., Pawtuxet, R. I.

PAWTUCKET-CENTRAL FALLS

Gallagher & Mooney A. & S. Supply Co., Inc. Henderson Hardware

Narragansett Handy Shop

318 Main St.

11 Benefit St.

266 Mineral Spring Ave. 195 Beverage Hill Ave.

J. A. Landry Hardware Co. 688-694 Broad St.

Marieville Hardware Co. 1050 Mineral Spring Ave.

OLIVER JOHNSON & CO., INC.

169 RICHMOND ST., PROVIDENCE, R. I. TELEPHONE GA 1-6242

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

5 THOMAS STREET Telephone GAspee 1-7369

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PAINTERS' SUPPLIES

BARRELED SUNLIGHT

Quality Paint Products There's a Barreled Sunlight product-in white or colors - for every inside and outside use. Manufactured only by

Barreled Sunlight

BARRELED SUNLIGHT

BARRELED SUNLIGHT PAINT COMPANY, PROVIDENCE, R. I.

CARMOTE PAINTS FOR EVERY USE

137 DYER STREET

Spencer's

CARMOTE PAINTS - HILO ENAMELS EASY TO USE Thibaut Wall Papers Window Glass .-- Brushes -- Ladders

Wholesale and Retail Telephone GA spee 1-6908 PROVIDENCE, R. I.

Starkweather Williams, Inc. Paints . Photographic Supplies . Wallpaper

Office and Wholesale 55 CLIFFORD ST., PROVIDENCE STORES

105 WESTMINSTER STREET PROVIDENCE, R. I.

52 ROLFE STREET CRANSTON, R. I.

Telephones GA spee 1-7350-1-2

Since 1875

WEAVER FOR PAINTS

Everything the Painter Requires

Distributors FLOZON

Complete Line of Wallpaper

394 SOUTH WATER STREET

PROVIDENCE UNLIMITED PARKING

Telephone GA spee 1-6697

Wallpaper Steamers - Floor Sanders - Floor Polishers for Rent

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PAPER

"Representing the Country's Foremost Manufacturers of Quality Products"

PROVIDENCE PAPER COMPANY

Printing Papers Twine

Cordage Office Equipment Filing Supplies Textile Papers Drinking Cups Paper Towels

Telephone GAspee 1-7600

91 WEYBOSSET STREET 160 DORRANCE STREET

PROVIDENCE 2, R. I.

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

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PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES

-THE BEST IN EVERYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC - Supplies Artists Photographers Photofinishing

ADLER'S, INC.

GA 1-1195

62-66 ORANGE STREET

GA 1-1196 PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.

PLASTIC PRODUCTS

FRED WHITTAKER, Pres.

WM. A. CRAVEN, V .- Pres.

ALBERT I. WHEELER, Treas.

CRAVEN-WHITTAKER CO., Inc.

JEWELRY HUBS and DIES STEEL LETTER STAMPS

MACHINE CUT DIES PLASTIC MOULDS

QUEEN PRODUCTS, Inc. CUSTOM PLASTIC INJECTION MOULDING

215 GEORGIA AVENUE., PROVIDENCE

Telephones WI Iliams 1-6312-1-6311

PLATERS

UNIVERSAL PLATING CO. 1

Polishing and Electro Plating

Tel. DExter 1-1213

88 SHIP STREET PROVIDENCE, R. I.

PLATING SUPPLIES

TECHNIC INC.

Manufacturers of Certified "Trushade Gold" and Alloys SPECIALIZED METAL FINISHES Custom Built Plating Equipment Electroplating Research and Engineering

39 SNOW ST.

P. O. BOX 965 Tel. JAckson 1-4200

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PLUMBING AND HEATING

115

OUR 54th YEAR Established 1898

Heating

Plumbing

Telephone PAwtucket 2-0080

FRANK DUPUIS COMPANY

Fuel Oil

Burners

Nights - Sundays and Holidays Telephone GAspee 2-2212

Rhode Island Distributors for Century Oil Burner and Air Conditioner Westinghouse Air Conditioning

Fuel Oil and Oil Burner Service 24 Hours a Day

599 MAIN · STREET

- PAWTUCKET, R. I.

ELHATTON PLUMBING & HEATING CO., INC. CONTRACTORS and ENGINEERS

SPRINKLER INSTALLATIONS

Telephone JA ckson 1-6000

285 PITMAN STREET

PROVIDENCE 6, R. I.

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

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PLUMBING AND HEATING

F. G. LEES & SON

Plumbing ... Heating JOBBING - ALTERATIONS - REPAIRS TELEPHONE GAspee 1-1358

75 PECK STREET

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

Residence: 1421 Douglas Avenue - Telephone DE xter 1-5240

THE ONLY COMPLETE Impartial List of Business Concerns

Without Regard to Size, Importance, Location, « or Appointments, Is Your CITY DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED BUSINESS SECTION

PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLIES

DAVE ROME

IRA RIFFKIN

CARLTON-WRIGHT PLUMBING SUPPLY CO., INC.

BATHROOM FIXTURES

SINKS AND CABINETS

ELECTRIC PUMPS

WELL SUPPLIES

AUTO. OIL BURNERS

SEPTIC TANKS

AUTO. WATER HEATERS HEATING SUPPLIES BURNHAM BOILERS and RADIATORS

GA spee 1-0737

DE xter 1-3716

395 SO. MAIN ST.

PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.

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PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLIES

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GRINNELL

COMPANY

INC

EXCLUSIVE SALES COMPANY FOR

GRINNELL CORPORATION

Manufacturers and Jobbers of Cast Iron and Malleable Fittings, Hangers, Nipples, Unit Heaters, Valves, Grey Iron Castings and Galvanizing

Engineers and Contractors for Grinnell Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Moistening, Air Conditioning, Prefabricated Piping

Supplies for Heating, Industrial Piping and Power Plants

260 WEST EXCHANGE STREET

PROVIDENCE 1, R. I.

JOHN MARANDOLA CO.

See Us For Plumbing Supplies

Plumbing & Heating Supplies

BATHROOM ACCESSORIES CABINETS - RANGES - FANS REFRIGERATORS - DISHWASHERS SPECIALTIES - OIL BURNERS

Moderately Priced !

. . . Industrial

Piping . . .

235 POINT ST., PROVIDENCE

Telephone JA ckson 1-5282

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

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PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLIES

RHODE ISLAND SUPPLY & ENGINEERING CO.

Industrial, Steam and Plumbing Supplies Boilers and Radiators

DUST-STOP AIR FILTERS

Of All Sizes - PUMPS - For All Services

PULLEYS, HANGERS AND TRANSMISSION MACHINERY

Conveyors Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Phone GA 1-7333

156 WEST EXCHANGE ST. PROVIDENCE, R. I.

NATIONAL PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLY CORP. Distributors of KOHLER OF KOHLER PLUMBING and HEATING SUPPLIES BOILERS, RADIATORS, PIPE, FITTINGS and VALVES 513 ATWELLS AVENUE

Phones GA spee 1-4192-3-4

Representing The Finest Names in HEATING and PLUMBING SUPPLIES

· AMERICAN-STANDARD

· BRADLEY Wash Fountains

· GENERAL Tankless Water Heaters

· TACO PRODUCTS Circulators and Heaters

. BRIGGS Beautyware

. TRANE Unit Heaters

. REPUBLIC Steel Pipe

. HALSEY TAYLOR Bubblers

. CHASE Sweat Fittings

. MINNEAPOLIS Honeywell Controls THE L. H. TILLINGHAST SUPPLY CO. 162 DORRANCE ST., PROVIDENCE, R. I.

Telephone GA spee 1-7636

115 RAILROAD ST., WOONSOCKET, R. I. - Tel. WOONSOCKET 7636

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PRINTERS

The J. C. Hall Company

Since

1865

Bank Stationers

LITHOGRAPHERS - BINDERS - PRINTERS

P. O. BOX 1060

PAWTUCKET, R. I.

COGENS INC.

Mail

The Most Modern Plant of its Kind in Rhode Island

42 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE, R. I.

MULTIGRAPHING MIMEOGRAPHING

PHOTO - OFFSET - PRINTING - ADDRESSING Planographing - Public Stenography - Metered Mail Mailing - Folding - Sealing - Typewritten Letters Varityping - Copy Suggestions - Mimeoart

Advertising Service Complete from Copy to Post Office Telephone GAspee 1-4436

Roger Williams Pracy

E. A.

71 Peck St

4800

WINTERS &

Provi

PRINTERS since 1870

E. A. JOHNSON COMPANY THE ROGER WILLIAMS PRESS

71 PECK STREET . PROVIDENCE 3, R. I. Telephone GAspee 1-4800

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

COMPANY

120

PRINTERS

GAspee 1-6111

LIVERMORE & KNIGHT COMPANY Established 1875 42 Pine Street, PROVIDENCE, R. I.

PRINTERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS

THE OXFORD PRESS

JOHN F. and ELIZABETH O'HARA, Proprietors

28 GORDON AVENUE

General Printers Lithographers

Briefs and Publications School Annuals Phone WIlliams 1-1111

PROVIDENCE

Your City Directory is one of the Surest ways of directing the demand for the goods or service you want to sell.

RADIO BROADCASTING STATIONS

WHIM

UN ion 1-4211

144 WESTMINSTER STREET 1

Rhode Island's Favorite Station for MUSIC & NEWS

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

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RADIO BROADCASTING STATIONS

Radio and Television WJAR

AM - FM -- TV

OWNED AND OPERATED BY

The Outlet Company RHODE ISLAND'S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE GAspee 1-7000

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND WPRO

BASIC Columbia Broadcasting System

CHERRY & WEBB BROADCASTING CO. 630 KC - 5000 WATTS FULL TIME - AM & FM

WPRO BUILDING 24 MASON STREET Telephone Plantations 1-9776

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

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REAL ESTATE

ESTABLISHED 1888

G. L. & H. J. GROSS

INC.

MEMBER OF THE

NATION

REALTORS

ARE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF CONSTITUENT

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS

Realtors

Insurance

Sales- Rentals

Fire

Auctions

Appraisals

Management

Mortgages

Marine Casualty Bonds

Automobile

GAspee 1-6010

170 WESTMINSTER ST.

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

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BOARDS NO ESTATE

123

REAL ESTATE

Protect Your Real Estate

AND

Mortgage Investments

WITH

TITLE INSURANCE .

MORTGAGE GUARANTEE & TITLE COMPANY

NATHAN M. WRIGHT, JR. President

ERNST T. VOIGT Vice-President

WILLIAM E. PARMENTER

Vice-President

WALDO S. SEAMANS Secretary-Treasurer

FRANK L. DONAHUE Assistant Secretary

FRANCIS M. KELLEY Assistant Secretary

WALTER M. LEE Assistant Secretary

Telephone GA spee 1-3352

85 WESTMINSTER ST. PROVIDENCE, R. I.

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

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REAL ESTATE

TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY of Rhode Island ESTABLISHED 1902

IVORY LITTLEFIELD President

CHARLES J. HILL Vice-President

EDWARD L. SINGSEN Vice-President

CLARENCE L. FULLER Secretary

FREDERICK E. SCHOENEWEISS Treasurer

DANIEL J. HIGGINS Assistant Secretary

EDWARD L. SINGSEN Counsel

EUGENE H. SULLIVAN Title Officer

DIRECTORS

IVORY LITTLEFIELD, President, Title Guarantee Company of Rhode Island

CHARLES J. HILL, Vice-President, Title Guarantee Company of Rhode Island

A. LIVINGSTON KELLEY, President, Providence Institution for Savings

CHARLES A. POST, President, Citizens Savings Bank

EDWARD L. SINGSEN, Vice-President and Counsel, Title Guarantee Company of Rhode Island

BAYARD EWING, Attorney-at-Law

WILLIAM H. EDWARDS, Attorney-at-Law

CARROLL HARRINGTON, Treasurer, Howard Realty Company

W. EASTON LOUTTIT, Jr. Treasurer, Louttit Laundry Company

BANCROFT LITTLEFIELD Attorney-at-Law

H. STANFORD McLEOD Brown, Lisle & Marshall

Insurance against flaws in Real Estate Titles 66 SOUTH MAIN STREET Providence, Rhode Island

NEXT TO COURT HOUSE

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REAL ESTATE

SINCE JULY 1, 1904

Gamwell & Ingraham INC.

O REAL TORS

ESTATE

MIMIT

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INSURANCE AGENTS

Complete REAL ESTATE SERVICE City and Suburban Homes . Industrial Locations Property Management · Appraisals CITY . STATE . NATION . WORLD WIDE INSURANCE PROTECTION

For Life and Property on Land - on Water - in the Air Engineering . Inspection · Claim Service Fidelity and Surety Bonds

1612 Industrial Trust Bldg. GAspee 1-4263 - 1-9800

PROVIDENCE 3, RHODE ISLAND

R. E. WALLACE For Real Estate

City and Country Homes Farm Agency

Old Homes with Fireplaces - Country Places with Brooks and Ponds Homes, Farms, Acreage, Building Lots, Camps, Shore Property, Business and Investment Property

ATION

REALTORS

ABI ATTIVI

ARDS

CONSTITUENT

Management - Appraisals - Insurance . Auctioneer LIST WITH US Tel. HILLSGROVE 1-1010 3129 POST RD. (U. S. Route 1) APPONAUG, R. I.

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

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REAL ESTATE

RHODE ISLAND'S PHOTO-LISTING OFFICE

THE HOME CENTER A MODERN REAL ESTATE ORGANIZATION

33, THE ARCADE PROVIDENCE

UNION 1-5910

Stephen B. Nicholson, Jr., Realtor

R. A. HURLEY REALTOR

Auctioneering

Selling Leasing Advising Appraising Insurance Property Managing

GAspee 1-7210 723 HOSPITAL TRUST BLDG., PROVIDENCE

COMPLETE REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE -BUILDING SERVICE

KELLY & PICERNE

Property Management

Cranston's Leading Realtors HOMES TO REMEMBER FOR A LIFETIME PHONE HO pkins 1-8300

Developers Appraisers

726 RESERVOIR AVENUE

CRANSTON 10, R. I.

Office Tels. GA. 1-4300-1-4350

REALTORS

MADS

ESTATE

Residence Tels. EL mhurst 1-2171 - TE mple 1-1302 PETER A. LAUDATI & SON REALTORS

REAL ESTATE AND MORTGAGES

Representing

RICHLAND REALTY CO., INC.

NARRAGANSETT PARK LAND CO. LAUSEN PROPERTIES, INC., MIAMI, FLA.

HARRIS LAND CO., INC. BUTTONWOOD HEIGHTS REALTY CO.

49 WEYBOSSET STREET, Room 21 PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.

MIAMI, FLA. ADDRESS 1303 BRICKELL AV. MIAMI, TELEPHONE 9-3964

(1952) R. L. POLK & CO.'S

127

REAL ESTATE

J. BENJAMIN NEVIN CO.

REAL ESTATE INSURANCE

Auctioneers

- -

Mortgages

- -

Appraisers

2006 INDUSTRIAL TRUST BUILDING

TEL. DE xter 1-2740

PASCALE REALTY COMPANY ASSURANCE REALTY COMPANY ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

General Real Estate and Insurance

Offices 307 HAWKINS STREET Near Union Trust Bank CHARLES STREET BRANCH

TELEPHONES Residence: PL antations 1-2722 Office: DE xter 1-3395

REALTORS

Aar Arrive

UWSTITLEN

CHAS. H. PHILBRICK, Inc. Realtor MANAGEMENT ... SALES ... APPRAISALS ... BOARDS NOI Insurance

146 WESTMINSTER ST.

TELEPHONE GAspee 1-6751

REFINERS

ESTABLISHED 1879

HORACE REMINGTON & SON COMPANY

Oldest Gold and Silver Refining Company in New England Gold, Silver and Platinum Refiners Assayers and Sweep Smelters

Office, 91 FRIENDSHIP ST.

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

Telephone GA spee 1-5481

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

128

RIGGERS

D. M. WESTON & COMPANY, INC.

Riggers and General Contractors All Kinds of Heavy Machinery Moved

SPECIALIZING IN EMERGENCY BREAKDOWN WORK

228 SOUTH WATER STREET - PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND Telephones GAspee 1-7567-Nights BRistol 1-1032

ROOFERS

MAGUIRE ROOFING COMPANY ROOFERS

Felt, Gravel and Slag, Slate and Metal, Asbestos and Mastic Asphalt Floors, Etc. and Waterproofing Cellars

7 BEVERLY STREET, Room 7 Telephone GA spee 1-3935 PROVIDENCE, R. I. 118 SPRING ST., PAWTUCKET, R. I. - Telephone PA wtucket 5-3394

ESTABLISHED 1867

J. W. MOORE ROOFING CO.

Gravel, Slate, Tin and Iron Roofing SHEET METAL WORK MASTIC FLOORS

70 ATWOOD STREET

TELEPHONE EL mhurst 1-8891 PROVIDENCE, R. I.

GEO. L. PARKER COMPANY, Inc.

Contractors and Manufacturers of SHEET METAL WORK AND ROOFING

ESTIMATES FURNISHED

ROOFING Johns-Manville, Flintkote, Approved Asbestos and Smooth Surface Built-Up Tar and Gravel Slate, Tin and Copper

SPECIALTIES

Fire-Proof Sheet Metal Work of all Descriptions, Cornices and Skylights, Metallic Doors and Win- dows, Jobbing Attended To

81-83 CARPENTER STREET

TELEPHONE GA spee 1-0125 PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.

(1952) R. L. POLK & CO.'S

129

SCRAP METALS

J. H. HIGGINS COMPANY

INDUSTRIAL SCRAP IRON and METALS USED. PIPE AND STEEL

SCRAP

MEMBER

198 GLOBE STREET, PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.

Tels. DExter 1-3920-1-3921 Established 1884

SHEET METAL WORKERS

THE ANDERSON SHEET METAL COMPANY

SHEET METAL WORKERS

HEATING, VENTILATING and SMOKE BREECHING

Manufacturers of STEEL BUILDINGS

TELEPHONE GAspee 1-0476

168-170 CARPENTER ST. PROVIDENCE, R. I.

EST. 1880

ALLENSON BROTHERS Sheet Metal Workers Dealers and Repairers of RANGES AND FURNACES Metal Roofing and Repairing of all Kinds TELEPHONE DExter 1-2479

9 STEEPLE STREET

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

PROVIDENCE CITY DIRECTORY (1952)

130

SHEET METAL WORKERS

ESTABLISHED 1887

Over Half a Century

INCORPORATED 1904

C. G. BRUNNCKOW COMPANY

Manufacturers of Sheet Metal Work

SHEET METAL ITEMS FOR INDUSTRIAL PLANTS . Gear Guards, Splash Pans, Belt Guards, Tanks, etc. . METAL WORK FOR THE FACTORY AND HOME Asbestos Roofing

Slate Roofing

223-231 GLOBE STREET PHONE GA spee 1-3427

PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.

SHIP AGENTS

GOFF & PAGE CO.

FREIGHT FORWARDERS Custom Brokers and Ship Agents Order Your Goods Shipped "In Bond to Providence" Telephones GAspee 1-9856-1-9857 FOURTH FLOOR

54 CUSTOM HOUSE STREET

PROVIDENCE, R. I.

SIGNS

DARCY Sign Company

NEON:

LICENSED & BONDED ERECTORS

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Polk's Providence (Providence County, R.I.) City Directory, 1952, Part 318

Author: Publication date: 1952 Publisher: R.L. Polk & Co. Publishers Number of Pages: 1184

Author:
Publication date: 1952
Publisher: R.L. Polk & Co. Publishers
Number of Pages: 1184