The Little Compton Blog

  Little Compton has always attracted qualified and competent citizens willing to run for town office, and this election cycle was no exception. Democrats throwing their hat into the 2002 Town Council race were Mark DeSouza, Alex Goulart, Henry Laferriere, Richard Lisle, and Johanna McKenzie. I can't remember which of these candidates prevailed in the 2002 election, however each one of them is civically minded with reputations for giving back to their community. Although partisan politics has become more prevalent over the years, it wasn't uncommon for political opposites in Little Compton to sign each other's nomination papers. Let's hope that Little Compton continues to set such a fine example of political collegiality. Little Compton, RI Summer Beach Lockers (LC) by Fiedler_Mundt

The Burgess Cottage looked to be a relaxing homestead. Yesteryear, Little Compton. I don’t know much about The Burgess Cottage, or even where it stands in town. I often wonder if it is still out there, or if it has been remodeled beyond recognition. Worse yet, was it torn down and replaced by one of the McMansions that have become so common in recent decades?  This postcard, while fascinating, doesn't offer many clues; unfortunately, the back of the card is entirely blank. If you have any information about the history or location of The Burgess Cottage, please share it in the comments below! Little Compton, RI LC by Fiedler_Mundt

The entrance to present day Lloyd's Beach is displayed in this 1912 postcard. The entrance and beach look much the same today, though Lloyd's Beach appears considerably less rocky in this 1912 postcard. Back then, an unpaved sandy road led up to the imposing entrance, with sweeping dunes visible in the distance. A one cent stamp made sure this 1912 postcard made it from Little Compton to Boston. Although the sender's handwriting was a bit shaky, they made sure to emphasize the "great scenery" of Sakonnet and Little Compton, Rhode Island. In 1912, Sakonnet boasted its own postmark, and this "Gateway" to Lloyd's Beach was a landmark that visitors traveled long distances to see. Produced for the Sakonnet Transportation Co., the postcard likely served as a marketing tool to encourage tourism to Little Compton’s beaches. Like many other postcards of the era, "Gateway, Sakonnet, RI" was manufactured in Germany, printed by B.Y. and Co. Sakonn...