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 ...

National Historic Landmark-Original U.S. Naval War College

National Historical Landmark-Original U.S. Naval War College

This institution was established in 1884 to offer advanced courses for naval officers. Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914), a key architect of America's naval policy, became president of the College in 1886.

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National Historic Landmark-Slater Mill

National Historic Landmark-Old Slater Mill

Here, Samuel Slater (1768-1835) perfected America's first successful water-powered spinning machine in 1790, and helped to build the country's first successful cotton mill in 1793.

His mill is operated as a museum.

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National Historic Landmark-Ocean Drive Historic District

National Historic Landmark- Ocean Drive Historic District

This large historic district includes the south-western tip of Rhode Island -- not the state, but the island on which Newport is built.

It has a rugged, informal character, as compared with the formal ...

National Historic Landmark-Nightingale-Brown House

National Historic Landmark- Nightingale-Brown House

Architecturally, this is one of the finest Georgian houses in America.

In style, it summarizes and concludes that period of late Georgian architecture in Providence; in size and quality, it is distinguished even among its neighboring ...