Grace Haire Oral History Interview: February 28, 1984
Newport Historical Society Newport Historical Society
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 Published On Oct 17, 2023

In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point.

In this interview, Grace Haire talks about her work at the Newport Casino and the political figures she met there, WWI, the Fall River Line, and her decorating business that catered to Newport's Summer Colony.

The digitization of this collection in 2023 was made possible through a generous donation by the Todd and Lisa Stuart Foundation.

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