In 1904, the century old Jamestown windmill, unused since 1897, was quickly deteriorating. Mary Richardson Rosengarten, a summer visitor from Philadelphia, led the effort to save it. From her cottage, “Honeysuckle,” on Lincoln Street, she collected over $700 to buy the mill and approached the Rhode Island General Assembly to ensure a clear title to the property. She oversaw maintenance of the windmill until the Jamestown Historical Society was founded in 1912. Mary was involved in many other efforts to increase the popularity of Jamestown as a summer resort while maintaining its rural charm, sponsoring various events to raise funds to improve the town’s amenities.
Biography and image provided by Rosemary Enright, Jamestown Historical Society
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