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Facts about (Roger W. Wheeler State Beach):
Overview ofRoger W. Wheeler State Beach- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
The Tory and Wig Parties were in constant conflict with Parliament in England during the American Revolution on the mid 1700's. The two parties alternated between power in Parliament and also in the colonies. In the middle to late 1700's the land was confiscated by the State. In 1935 it was transferred by the Secretary of State from the Metropolitan Park Commission to the Department of Agriculture and Conservation, Division of Forest, Parks and Parkways. Then in 1949 to the Division of Parks and Recreation and Department of Transportation. Later in 1965 it was transferred to the Department of Natural Resources which, in 1975 became the Department of Environmental Management. After much litigation with the heirs and with about ninety "squatters" who had built summer homes along the waterfront, title was finally cleared in 1943, and a large modern bathhouse and parking facilities were constructed between 1955 and 1956. In 1977 a 160 foot ramp that extends from the parking lot to the beach was built for handicapped people so that they may enjoy the beach. In 1979 another 160 foot ramp was constructed on the opposite side of the bathhouse also to help the handicapped.
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Roger W. Wheeler State Beach):
Restrooms , Restrooms for the Disabled , Phone , Parking , Beach , Pavilion with Coin Operated Hot Showers , Playground , Picnic Tables , Concession , Swimming
Contact Information:
Address:Roger W. Wheeler State Beach,00 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882
Phone No:(401) 789-3563
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