NEWPORT, R.I., June 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- U-Haul today announced the release of 1,800 new 14-foot and 17-foot moving vans highlighting the historic stone structure in Touro Park that has intrigued researchers and the public for centuries. This amazing link to the past is known by many names: The Old Stone Mill, Old Stone Tower, Touro Tower or the name that simply describes its location -- the Newport Tower, and now it will represent Rhode Island as the newest addition to the "Venture Across America" series of U-Haul SuperGraphics.
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At 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2008, U-Haul will officially unveil the Rhode Island SuperGraphic as its "Venture Across America" Campaign visits Touro Park, between Mill and Pelham Street in Newport, Rhode Island. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from respected local and state dignitaries, as well as those involved with researching the structure, and each person attending will receive a free commemorative Newport SuperGraphic shirt. The ceremony and U-Haul giveaways are free.
"Newport, America's First Resort, welcomes U-Haul International to the City by the Sea, and is appreciative to U-Haul for its decision to showcase Newport and Rhode Island by featuring the Stone Tower as part of its innovative SuperGraphic Program," declared City Manager Edward Lavallee.
There is no shortage of theories surrounding this mysterious link to Newport's past. But one thing about this structure remains astoundingly clear -- this snapshot of the history of our country is a source of pride for Rhode Island and should be celebrated as such. This treasure of Newport and Touro Park is now educating people all over North America as it travels the country with U-Haul.
"We are thrilled to partner with the city of Newport to educate the public about this astounding link to the past," stated Don Riley, president, U-Haul Company of Rhode Island. "It is important to educate the public about the mysteries that can be found and solved every day. Now, people all over North America will have the privilege of seeing and learning more about our country's history."
U-Haul has been decorating its moving trucks with vibrant images featuring distinctive features of every U.S. state and Canadian province since 1988 with the launch of the "America's Moving Adventure" and "Canada's Moving Adventure" U-Haul SuperGraphics Campaigns. The newest SuperGraphics are part of the "Venture Across America" Campaign that highlights little-known facts about North America. Nearly 200 different images have been created since the SuperGraphics Program began. They can be viewed online by visiting www.uhaul.com/supergraphics.
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