by Ross Cann | Sep 13, 2023 | Articles, Historical, Newport Spotlight
New York Yacht Club – Newport, RI (Photo by Ross Cann A4 Architecture) Following the death of John Nicholas Brown I (1860-1906), his young widow Natalie (Dresser) Brown (1869-1950) commissioned Ralph Adams Cram of the Boston firm Cram, Goodhue and...
by Ross Cann | Aug 29, 2023 | Articles
Newport is fortunate to not only have buildings by many notable architects, but to be home to some of their very best works as well. But because Newport has been graced with so many beautiful, old buildings, the care and maintenance of these structures has fallen...
by Ross Cann | Aug 24, 2023 | Articles, Historical, Newport Spotlight
White Horse Tavern As any regular reader of the A4 Architecture blog well knows, Newport, Rhode Island is a city with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1639. At the date of the Declaration of Independence, it was the fifth-most populace city in the...
by Ross Cann | Aug 21, 2023 | Articles
In a world where the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, the importance of street trees cannot be overstated. As temperatures rise rapidly due to the alarming effects of climate change, these urban sentinels play a crucial role in mitigating...
by Ross Cann | Aug 3, 2023 | Articles, Historical, Newport Spotlight
The Brick Market Newport, Rhode Island is a city with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1639. At the date of the Declaration of Independence, it was the fifth-most populace city in the American colonies and a major center of trade and commerce. As a...
by Ross Cann | Aug 1, 2023 | Articles
A4 Architectural Spotlight: Kingscote Mansion In Newport, houses were frequently built at one moment in time and then modified and expanded later. As a result, their histories can mirror that of the city itself and of broader architectural evolution as well....
