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**The Towers:** The Towers, also known as the **Tower entrance to the Narragansett Casino** is a historic structure located on the Ocean Road in Narragansett. On 25th November, 1969, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is a pier casino.
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** History: ** It was build from 1883 to 1886. On the September 12, 1900 it was burned to the ground. A fire broke out in the neighboring Rockingham Hotel. The flames spread quickly to the casino, leaving only the granite walls of the Towers standing. It was architectured and designed by McKim, Mead and White. The casino offered a variety of sports. For example: tennis, billiards, bowling.. Today having survived a number of fires and hurricanes, the Narragansett Tower is the only remaining part of the original Narragansett Pier Casino. It's one of the most recognizable landmarks in Narragansett. In the Towers are weddings, dances, dinners, and fashion shows.

** Festivals: ** In Narragansett the triathlon Ironman takes place since 2008 in July.