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Tangible Rocky Point Park Relics Displayed At WCFA

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Sean McCarthy, Rocky Point Park historian and restoration expert, shows off his House of Horrors exhibit on display at Warwick Center for the Arts, part of the Rocky Point exhibit.

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Sean McCarthy, Rocky Point Park historian and restoration expert, shows off his House of Horrors exhibit on display at Warwick Center for the Arts, part of the Rocky Point exhibit.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Sean McCarthy, Rocky Point Park historian and restoration expert, shows off his House of Horrors exhibit on display at Warwick Center for the Arts, part of the Rocky Point exhibit.
WARWICK, R.I. — The Warwick Center for the Arts‘ “Remembering Rocky Point Park!” a collection of tangible artifacts and art from the storied amusement park closed in 1995 then reborn as a state park in 2014,  will be officially presented during an opening reception tonight at 6 p.m., but it’s already open to the public.

Patrons visiting the center’s  3259 Post Road exhibit space will have an opportunity to have their first look at, or, for many, to revisit art and artifacts from the original Rocky Point Park. The Skyliner, Shore Dining Hall, House of Horrors, and more represented with artifacts including restored cars from the House of Horrors and the attraction’s iconic signage. The exhibit, which runs through June 27, and opening reception, are free is open to the public.

This exhibit was organized by community members and Rocky Point Enthusiasts Sean McCarthy and Jason Mayoh. McCarthy unveiled some of his restoration work at Warwick City Hall in February. That House of Horrors car is still on display at City Hall, but McCarthy’s personal collection includes a few cars from the famed attraction, and they hold a place of honor in the exhibit.

Warwick Center for the Arts’ gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A sampling of signage from Rocky Point's Shore Dining House, part of the WFCA's Rocky Point Exhibit.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A sampling of signage from Rocky Point’s Shore Dining House, part of the WFCA’s Rocky Point Exhibit.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A Skyliner seat on display at the Warwick Center for the Arts' "Remembering Rocky Point Park!" exhibit.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A Skyliner seat on display at the Warwick Center for the Arts’ “Remembering Rocky Point Park!” exhibit.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A view of most of the artifacts on display at the Warwick Center for the Arts' "Remembering Rocky Point Park!" exhibit.
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A view of many of the artifacts on display at the Warwick Center for the Arts’ “Remembering Rocky Point Park!” exhibit.
 
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Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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