Newport Historic District, Historic district in Newport, Rhode Island, United States
The Newport Historic District encompasses colonial buildings, Georgian mansions, and Federal-style structures along Thames Street and surrounding neighborhoods.
During the Colonial period, Newport developed as a significant maritime trade center with merchants building substantial residences and commercial buildings throughout the district.
The district contains over 200 buildings from the 18th century, representing architectural styles that influenced American colonial urban development.
Walking tours of the historic district begin at the Newport Visitor Center on Americas Cup Avenue, providing access to preserved colonial streets.
The district features the largest collection of pre-Revolutionary War buildings in North America, with 300 structures predating 1775.
Location: Newport
GPS coordinates: 41.49000,-71.31361
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
Newport Tower
561 m
Touro Synagogue
158 m
Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery
729 m
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
574 m
Hunter House
732 m
Clarke Cooke House
466 m
Great Friends Meeting House
228 m
Artillery Company of Newport
77 m
Newport Art Museum
676 m
Oliver Perry Monument
55 m
Vernon House
156 m
Museum of Newport History
150 m
Francis Malbone House
812 m
Henry Bull House
164 m
Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House
96 m
Old Colony and Newport Scenic Railway
439 m
Dr. Charles Cotton House
207 m
Capt. John Mawdsley House
660 m
Levi H. Gale House
135 m
Lucas-Johnston House
180 m
Ezra Stiles House
41 m
John Tillinghast House
489 m
Southern Thames Historic District
476 m
Kay Street-Catherine Street-Old Beach Road Historic District
694 m
Charles Tillinghast House
194 m
Joseph Rogers House
56 m
Old Colony House
96 m
John N. A. Griswold House
608 mReviews
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