Groundbreaking held for new Harborside Inn on Block Island

THE HARBORSIDE INN on Block Island, pictured in 2015, was torn down after fire severely damaged the building on Aug. 19. State and local officials on Friday broke ground for a new Harborside Inn on Block Island, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Friday.  / PBN FILE PHOTO/DAVID LEVESQUE

NEW SHOREHAM – State and local officials on Friday broke ground for a new Harborside Inn, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Friday.  The iconic landmark was destroyed by a fire on Aug. 19, 2023. It was demolished weeks later after being deemed a total loss.  The new 22,000 square-foot hotel is expected to be built with 32 rooms

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