National Historic Landmark-Edward G. Acheson House

National Historical Landmark- Edward G. Acheson House

From 1890 to 1895 this brick house was the home of scientist Edward G. Acheson (1856-1931). In all probability it is also the site where, in 1891, he conducted experiments that led to ...

National Historic Landmark-Academy Of Music

National Historical Landmark-Wanton-Academy Of Music

Opened in 1857, this is the country's oldest musical auditorium retaining its original form and serving its original purpose. Architect Napoleon Le Brun was influenced by European opera houses, and designed an auditorium famed for its ...

National Historic Landmark-Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House

National Historical Landmark-Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House

Built probably in 1696, this structure illustrates the architectural transition from 17th to 18th century styles. It was damaged by Stamp Act riots in 1765 when occupied by a Tory Stampmaster.

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National Historic Landmark-Vernon House

National Historical Landmark- Vernon House

This 18th century, two story structure is an academically correct late-Georgian frame residence noted for its fine interior trim and stairway.

The house served as headquarters for the Count de Rochambeau when the French allies were ...

National Historic Landmark-University Hall Brown University

National Historical Landmark- University Hall Brown University

Built in 1771, this is the oldest university building and, until 1832, the only structure on the campus: the structure contained dormitory rooms, lecture and recitation rooms, the chapel, the library, and the dining ...

National Historic Landmark-Trinity Church

National Historical Landmark- Trinity Church

Erected 1725-26, this is an early New England Georgian frame church, closely modeled after Boston's Old North Church.

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National Historic Landmark-Gilbert Stuart Birthplace

National Historical Landmark-Gilbert Stuart Birthplace

From 1755 to 1761, this gambrel roofed, clapboard house was the home of Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828), best known for his portraits of George Washington and other prominent political figures.

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National Historic Landmark- Battle of Rhode Island Site

National Historical Landmark- Site of Battle of Rhode Island

The Battle of Rhode Island was the first joint American and French operation to result from the alliance of 1778. Its goal was to trap the British that had occupied Newport since ...

National Historic Landmark-William Watts Sherman House

National Historical Landmark-William Watts Sherman House

Constructed 1876-76, this house is characterized by a bold and symmetrical massing of forms. Architect H.H. Richardson imported the English Queen Anne style to the United States with his design for this house.

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National Historic Landmark-Redwood Library

National Historical Landmark-Redwood Library

Completed in 1750, this is one of the oldest library buildings in continuous use in the country.

It was the first building designed by Peter Harrison (1716-1775), noted as the first architect in Colonial America, and is ...