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Facts About Block Island
Inhabitants
About 1300 permanent residents. (100% American.)
Occupation of Islanders
Fishing. The following varieties are caught in the surround-
ing waters: Sword Fish, Tuna, Lobster, Cod, Bonita, Mack-
erel and Flounder.
Schools
Block Island has a well-organized School System, including
Elementary and High Schools.
Churches
Methodist (two); Baptist (two); Episcopal (one); Catholic
(one).
Fraternal Orders
Odd Fellows (since 1872); Masonic Order (since 1876);
Rebekah Lodge; Eastern Star; Atlantic Tuna Club.
Long Distance Telegraph, Telephone
and Wireless
Connect the Island with all points on the Mainland.
Accommodations
As a Health Resort, Block Island has no equal. One hun-
dred Hotels and Boarding Cottages afford accommodation
and comfort for tourists at reasonable rates.
COPYRIGHTED 1927
S. E. MCCLEERY
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