Hunter House, Georgian house from 1748 in Newport, United States.
The Hunter House features symmetrical architecture with white wooden panels, double-hung windows, and two prominent brick chimneys on Washington Street.
The residence served as headquarters for Admiral de Ternay of the French fleet during their presence in Newport in 1780.
The interior displays period furnishings crafted by renowned colonial cabinetmakers Townsend and Goddard, along with artwork by Gilbert Stuart.
The Hunter House operates Monday through Wednesday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM.
The carved pineapple above the main entrance represents a traditional colonial symbol of welcome in early American domestic architecture.
Location: Newport
Inception: 1748
Official opening: 1748
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Address: 54 Washington Street
GPS coordinates: 41.49255,-71.32171
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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