Category: History

Bowen’s Wharf is the Anchor of the Newport Waterfront! In terms of dining, shopping, or exploring all that Newport has to offer, Bowen’s Wharf acts as the perfect rendezvous point for all your waterfront activities. But in addition to acting as the “anchor” and hub of Newport, the iconic Bowen’s Wharf anchor serves as the […]

Have you ever wondered about the history of the Bowen’s Wharf Company logo? The iconic BW oval was created by local stone carver Fud Benson. Seen below this logo is another iconic image, the woodcut print of our Christmas Tree Lighting crafted by Ilse Nesbitt. Her work is on exhibit now at the Redwood Library on Bellevue Avenue […]

While numerous Bowen’s Wharf merchants participated and were recognized with awards this year, one st ands out as particularly well connected to our new Heritage Tourism ticket program. Don Roy, of Custom Canvas Newport, printed and displayed the photo above in their window during the Newport Flower Show (this year’s theme: Roses/American Beauty). This Dooney and Bourke […]