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Article: R.I. VILLAGE'S HISTORIC STATUS AT STAKE IN BATTLE ON CONDOS

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January 26, 1987
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PAWTUXET VILLAGE, R.I. - In 1772, a ragged band of patriots seized and razed his majesty's ship Gaspee as it lay aground at Namquit Point. According to tradition, the schooner's crew was brought ashore and jailed on Peck Lane in this small harbor town.

People here take their history seriously. Gaspee Day is celebrated with breakfasts and a parade, and visitors from throughout New England come to stroll brick sidewalks and view dozens of 18th- and 19th-century homes.

So perhaps it's no surprise that some of the citizenry have reacted with rebellious zeal to the plans of a Coventry, R.I., developer who wants to build luxury condominiums on the waterfront at Peck Lane.

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