The Towers
Once described as the heart of life in Narragansett, the Towers used to house the Pier Casino. Offering boating, billiards, bowling, cards, shooting, tennis and other sports, The Towers served as an evening attraction for many. Also housed in The Towers were stores, reading rooms, a theater, restaurants, bandstand and a ballroom.
Once considered to be the place in town for nightlife activities and fun, changed drastically on September 12, 1900 when a fire broke out in the Rockingham Hotel, and quickly spread to the Casino. Within a few short hours, it was all gone. The only part of the Towers that remained standing was the granite walls. By 1910, The Towers had been rebuilt and renovated, and was once again open for business, but the excitement offered at The Towers had faded.
The Towers held up against three separate hurricanes, but was again damaged by a fire in 1965. The strength of The Towers appeared to be indestructible. Once again, the city of Narragansett had to make a decision about what to do with the building that had attracted so many people over the years.
Today, The Towers still stand with their elegant architecture that draws people from all walks of life. The newly renovated Towers have been enclosed which allow for concerts, dances and business meeting on a year around basis. The porch overlooking the ocean was also restored. With the enclosed feature of the Towers and an elevator making accessibility easier, the city of Narragansett has once again begun attracting visitors to their area as they before the first fire destroyed The Towers.
