Redwood Library and Athenaeum, Colonial library in Newport, United States.
The Redwood Library features neo-Classical architecture with Italian Renaissance influences, including a prominent columned entrance and symmetrical design patterns.
Established in 1747 by Abraham Redwood and 45 colonists, this institution became the first purpose-built library structure in the United States.
The collection includes over 200,000 volumes, numerous art pieces, and historical artifacts that document American intellectual development since colonial times.
The library opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM, offering guided tours daily at 2 PM.
British troops used the building as an officers' club during the Revolutionary War, resulting in the loss of half the original book collection.
Location: Newport
Inception: 1747
Founders: Abraham Redwood
Architects: Peter Harrison
Website: http://redwoodlibrary.org
GPS coordinates: 41.48641,-71.30867
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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