Bonnet Shores Beach Club
Historical Pages

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The Bonnet Shores Historical Section of this Website appreciates the many contributions of photos and historical data related to Bonnet's Past. We hope you enjoy your visit to Bonnet's Historical Beginnings. 

 
PAGE 1
Take a Step Back in Time... 
This page is a large combination of photos newspaper articles, writings, photos, and brochures related to Bonnet Shores and the beginning of the Beach Club
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BSBC Board of Directors
This page highlights the names of the Board of Directors (1987-present) of the Bonnet Shores Beach Club Condominium Association
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Sunday Journal
July 24, 1994
This page is a copy of an article that appeared in the Sunday Journal: "...A Beachfront Lifestyle for the Price of a Car.." 
PAGE 4A
Hurricane Bob
August, 1991
In August, 1991, HURRICANE BOB hit Rhode Island. Bonnet Shores Beach Club survived the hurricane's powerful force, but when the sky cleared there was much damage. Clean up and repairs began immediately, and the Club was ready to open again in full operation for the Summer of '92. 
Pictures courtesy of Terry Sweeney.

PAGE 4B

Hurricane Bob
August, 1991
Additional Photos from HURRICANE BOB. Pictures courtesy of Bill Giannini (BSBCCA President 1991 - 1993)
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Bonnet Shores Blue Prints - 1928 - Part I
For the Blue Prints to fit on this website they are divided into two parts. Page 5 is the SOUTHERN section of the prints showing the Beach & Bonnet Point. 
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Bonnet Shores Blue Prints - 1928 - Part II
For the Blue Prints to fit on this website they are divided into two parts. Page 6 shows the NORTHERN section of the prints showing the proposed Golf Course and Golf Club House.
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Sunday Journal
October 22, 2000
This page is a copy of an article that appeared in the Sunday Journal: "...THIS YEAR THE MARKET IS IN A FRENZY..."
By AVIS GUNTHER - ROSENBERG
Journal Staff Writer
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Photos from the
1950's plus
This page is a thumbnail collection of photos from the 1950's plus an occasional 1970-80's. The photos were shared with this website courtesy of Diane and Joe Mignano.
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Photos from the Hurricane of 1954
This page displays three (5) photos taken after the Hurricane of 1954 plus one (1) additional 1954 PRE-Hurricane picture. The photos were shared to this website courtesy of Dick and Nancy Urquhart (3 photos) , and Fran McQueeney (3 photos).

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A Bit of History
This page is a reprint of an article published in the BONNET BEACON July/August, 2006 Edition regarding "bits of Historical facts"... Photos were added for this website reprint....
Article written by Louise Healy - (BSBCCA Secretary 1999-2006)

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Aerial Pictures & Postcard
This page has a few odds and ends. Two aerial photos of Bonnet from 1990 and pre-1986. Plus a "old" post card found on ebay.....Courtesy of Vin and Maureen Sullivan, and Bob Favicchio.

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Nor'Easter
Photos from
April 17, 2007
On April 17, 2007 a Nor'Easter hit the northern East Coast. Winds Gusted, and the
surf rose to areas under the pavilion and into the parking lot. Major damage followed. BUT in ONE month's time, the BSBC was opened ON TIME, ready for a sensational season.

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76 Photos from Yesteryear
This page features a PICTURE GALLERY of 76 pictures  (Many thanks to MaryLou Pearson for sharing this "collection" with us) This collection was posted on the website on June 23, 2007.... but it will be edited in the future with a narrative describing, hopefully, the year and photos... so its a "work in progress". But for now... just enjoy these priceless Photos!!...

Page 14
Another Historical
Photo of BONNET
POINT
This recent addition was found at a flee market. We are not sure of the year, but as you can see there are not many houses at the Point. 

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