Thomas Fenner House
Thomas Fenner House, Colonial stone-ender house in Cranston, United States.
Description
The Thomas Fenner House is a residential building in Cranston distinguished by a full stone wall on one end, which serves as its most notable architectural feature. The exterior displays typical colonial design elements with its sturdy construction and small window openings.
History
The house was built in 1677 by Captain Arthur Fenner for his son Major Thomas Fenner following King Philip's War. It stands among the earliest surviving residential structures from the colonial period in Rhode Island.
Culture
The structure represents early American building techniques and settlement patterns in New England during the colonial period of the seventeenth century.
Practical
The building is situated in Cranston within a quiet residential area and can be visited by prior arrangement for groups and educational purposes. Advance notice helps ensure access during your preferred time.
Did you know?
Wood from the original Fenner Castle was repurposed to craft the Rhode Island Mace, an important symbol of state authority. This connection links the site directly to the state's official symbols and governance.
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