Chateau-sur-Mer, Victorian mansion in Newport, United States
The granite Chateau-sur-Mer mansion spans three stories with a 45-foot ceiling great hall and broad balconies along Bellevue Avenue in Newport.
Built in 1852 for merchant William Shepard Wetmore, this mansion marked the beginning of Newport's transformation into a destination for wealthy summer residents.
The interior spaces showcase Victorian design elements, including Eastlake style in the billiard room and Italianate features in the library.
The Preservation Society of Newport County offers guided tours of the mansion, with printed scripts available and staff members ready to answer visitor questions.
The mansion includes a granite moon gate added in 1860, reflecting William Wetmore's commercial connections to China during his maritime trading career.
Location: Rhode Island
Inception: 1851
Architects: Seth C. Bradford
GPS coordinates: 41.47120,-71.30530
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05
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