Westminster Stories

Jane is on her way to a Spanish class.

“My youngest kid just went to college, so I thought I’d get something in place before she goes.”

Brian has just dropped off his portfolio with an architect. “I’m hoping they’ll hire me to take photos of his buildings.”

This week’s stories, in the window at 191 Westminster Street, are about family.

Kamilah works part time at the reference desk of the Johnson and Wales Library. “I like the easy-going pace, I like helping people, and I’m fascinated with books.” So we asked her to recommend us a book.

Four years ago, Wes – who lives in Alabama – spent New Year’s Eve in Tazza on Westminster Street.

Elsa studied psychology at the University of Texas in Austin, before “deciding to take my people skills in a different direction.”

Johnell is studying criminal justice at URI. “I want to work with young teens, be a probation officer, try to prevent them from getting in trouble.”

This week’s stories, in the window at 191 Westminster Street, are about belief.

A special festive ad from Westminster Street, 50 Christmasses ago.

Santa is back on Westminster Street again. “I love to come here, recharge my batteries and spread the good spirit to the rest of the world.”

Part avocado, with a brain the size of a shelled cashew, Mr Quasi Moto is a unique part of Westminster Street folklore. Right now he is doing his rounds. “Someone’s got to walk the streets.”

A classic advertisement from Westminster Street, a hundred years ago, leads us to a tale of politics and death.