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U-Pack Moving

ABF U-Pack Moving was launched nationwide on October 1, 1997 by ABF Freight System, Inc. U-Pack has become an extremely popular choice for...

US DOT: 82866

MC: 29910

Safe Ship Moving Services

Cranston Rhode Island moving companies, Whether you’re moving cross country or dealing with a long distance move between states, our professional long distance moving advisors bring...

US DOT: 3475743

MC: 1139083

Top Rated Moving Van Lines LLC

Top Rated Moving Van Lines is a moving company based in New Jersey. We are licensed and insured movers who specialize in local and long-distance...

US DOT: 3800190

MC: 1367520

Wailea Movers Inc.

Our mission is to provide an efficient relocation and storage service that can accommodate all of your specific requirements.

US DOT: 3768407

Intra: 4190-C

MC: 52004

Allied & North American Van Lines

Cranston RI, Allied & North American Van Lines has over 85 years of experience and has built one of the largest moving networks in the world to service consumers,...

US DOT: 76235

MC: 15735

Eagle Van Lines

We know we can't take all the stress out of moving, but we can take all the stress out of moving your belongings. We take pride in offering the best...

US DOT: 1204145

Intra: 31063

MC: 479822

DN Van Lines Inc.

As one of the largest independent moving companies in the county we have a solution for any type of moving need. Our move coordinators are...

US DOT: 1141917

Intra: 30981

MC: 462886

Arrow Trucking LLC

Our moving company specializes in residential and commercial relocation services, catering to both long-distance and international moves. We go the...

US DOT: 2477609

MC: 857145

City Moving

Movers Cranston RI, GP Movers offer the best moving services around. You can have a team of professional and highly skilled movers backing your move when you choose GP...

US DOT: 1826833

MC: 662744

Mayflower Van Lines

Mayflower is a trusted, national moving company for over 90 years. As part of the nation’s largest organization, providing moving and storage...

US DOT: 125563

MC: 2934

All Exclusive Transportation Services Inc.

Cranston Rhode Island moving quotes, The All Exclusive Transportation Services, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company operating here in New York City. We have over 30 years of...

US DOT: 2553195

MC: 889801

Roy's Moving Inc.

Roy’s Moving is the one-stop moving company in Boston, MA. Located in Boston, MA we have helped residents or businesses over the years with any type...

US DOT: 2428059

MC: 842778

Premier Van Lines International

Founded in 1992, Premier Van Lines International is one of Americas leading relocation companies which specialize in international moves. We are...

US DOT: 3662762

MC: 1266993

Dolphin Express, Inc.

Cranston RI, Dolphin Express is a leading International Relocation company that provides professional packing, storage, and worldwide shipping/moving services....

US DOT: 1025379

MC: 375007

Isaac's Moving and Storage

Isaac's Moving and Storage is one of the most trusted names for Boston and Philadelphia moving. At Isaac's Moving and Storage we still believe in our...

US DOT: 552840

Intra: 006827507C

MC: 272369

Cranston, the third biggest city in Rhode Island, is located in Providence County on the banks of the Pawtuxet River on Narragansett Bay. According to statistics released in mid-2009, Cranston's population numbers just over 80,000, an increase from 2000 of 1.1 percent, who enjoy a suburban lifestyle with a low crime rate in one of the most beautiful areas in America. Those moving to Cranston will also discover that the city is a popular residential area, as it is on the coast; while the west of Cranston is more rural. The nearest cities to Cranston are Providence, Warwick, Johnston, West Warwick, East and North Providence – all about two miles away; and Boston, Massachusetts, which is 42 miles to the north east.

Economy:
In 2006 Money Magazine rated Cranston as being one of the 100 Best Places to Live, as it is one of the safest cities in America and has a relatively low cost of living index. With unemployment at around 5.6 percent, the economy of the area is considered to be stable.

The largest contributors to the economy of Cranston are financial services (mainly banks and insurance companies), manufacturing, hospitality (tourism, including hotels, entertainment and gambling), agriculture (dairy, poultry, honey, crops and hay as well as hothouse products) and fishing (including the valuable lobster and other shellfish market). There is also a small mining sector and medical research and development in which add to the economic stability of Cranston.

Tourism:
The tourism industry in Cranston is developing in line with the increasing numbers of visitors it receives annually. The historic sections of the city – Lippitt Hill, Furnace Brook, Pawtuxet Village and Oaklawn Village – are well worth a visit; as are Sprague Mansion (which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places); the Thomas Fenner House (considered as among the oldest houses in Rhode Island State) and Joy Homestead (a farmhouse of historic value displaying beautiful antiques of the era).

History:
The original inhabitants of the region surrounding Cranston were the Narragansett Indians. The first settlers to the area were led by the Englishman William Arnold in 1638. In 1754 Cranston was incorporated as town and in 1910 was incorporated as a city. with its residents living mainly off income generated from agriculture. After the Industrial Revolution (mainly in England) of the 18th and early 19th centuries, many immigrants arrived and the city grew with new industries having been introduced, including milling which was a major employer.

  • The outdoor Budlong Pool in Cranston is among the largest in America.
  • Cranston is a sister city to Itri in Italy.
  • The citizens of Cranston have ancestors from Italy, Ireland, France, Portugal and Germany.

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