Digital Extra: Forged by Fire

Photo courtesy of Anthony Baldino III MURALS OF rock stars line the exterior of The Station nightclub in the fall of 2002. The building, which had undergone several changes throughout its life, had been owned by Triton for almost 30 years.

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Michael A. Derderian

Along with his brother, Jeffrey, the insurance salesman and entrepreneur bought the liquor license for The Station nightclub in March 2000.

Jeffrey A. Derderian

The TV news reporter ran The Station with his brother, Michael.

Raymond J. Villanova

He was the primary founder of Triton Industries Inc., which initially focused on restaurant businesses. It later expanded to owning and operating property under Triton Realty Limited Partnership.

Howard J. Julian

The music-loving nightclub owner bought the liquor license for The Filling Station in December 1995, and sold it in March 2000.

Don A. Centracchio

After a grease fire at P. Brillo's in 1981, the West Warwick battalion chief wrote a forceful letter to Triton, demanding that code violations be addressed.