We are essentially finished with the Windmill Building on Clarke Road, with just landscaping projects remaining. We are grateful to members of the community who have so generously donated to allow us to make this project a reality, as well as the following who have donated their time and talent to this project:
– Keith Lescarbeau, Abcore Construction
– Davitt Design Build
– Lawrence Builders
– Pariseault Builders
– Sweenor Builders
– Chris O’Brien
– DiStefano Brothers Construction
– Peter Borgemeister, Architect
– John Carter, Landscape Architect
The History of the Windmill Building
The Windmill Building”
The iconic Windmill Building on Clarke Road in Narragansett is one of six remaining in Rhode Island. It was constructed in 1935 by Harold Bosworth as part of a residence, and changed ownership several times. It was also rented out, and subsequently in 1977 it was incorporated into Camp JORI (Jewish Orphans of Rhode Island.) Camp JORI’s nurse and her family lived there, and the building was used as an infirmary for campers for many years. We are working to make this our permanent location.
We’re uncovering more about the history of this building – including the discovery that it did indeed don blades at one point in time – and was an antique shop for a period of time.
We are grateful to the Town of Narragansett and our many sponsors and grantors and who joined in this effort to restore this unique building to serve for our permanent home.