by Ross Cann | Sep 28, 2018 | Architectural History, Hospitality
The players of that 45 minute match were Larry Phillips, Paul Weber, Prince Edward and Marc Lewinstein. Last week, Newport played host to Prince Edward, Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest child. Edward is on a worldwide tour of Real Tennis courts as part of an effort to...
by Ross Cann | Mar 7, 2018 | Architectural History
Newport is a treasure trove of important architecture, from the time of the earliest European settlement of North America to the present day. This vast and irreplaceable portfolio is managed not just by the city or a single institution, but by a large and varied group...
by Ross Cann | Feb 28, 2018 | Architectural History
Every great community needs a great gathering place, and for the last 350 years, Newport’s central place has been Washington Square. Over time, the square had become a bit rundown and vacant of activity, but today the parts and pieces of this area are coming back...
by Ross Cann | Feb 16, 2018 | Architectural History
Gothic Revival – Residential George Noble Jones House / Kingscote Newport, RI Richard Upjohn, 1841 The Gothic Revival architectural style prominently showcased elaborate carved bargeboards at the gable ends, an asymmetrical plan, diamond pained...
by Ross Cann | Feb 7, 2018 | Architectural History
Greek Revival – Residential Captain Littlefield House Newport, RI John Ladd, 1836 The Captain Littlefield House is located at on Historic Hill in Newport, Rhode Island. It’s neighbors are other Greek Revival structures, but have are done in a...
by Ross Cann | Jan 22, 2018 | Architectural History
Federal Period – Residential Samuel Whitehorne House Newport, RI 1811 With brick structures being popularized by Philadelphian townhouses and architecture, brick was a trend of the time and greatly available. Federal characteristics displayed in...
