by Ross Cann | Jun 11, 2019 | Historical
There are few places in America where a person can see more National Historic Landmarks and other seminal structures than in Newport, Rhode Island. In a 60–90-minute walk, one can view important buildings from five different centuries while beginning to understand the...
by Ross Cann | Apr 22, 2019 | Professional
Ross Cann stands with one of his designs, the Seaverge Carriage House. Bontena Brand Network interviews Ross Cann, Founder and Principal Architect of A4 Architecture + Planning. This interview gives a brief understanding of Ross, beginning with his education which...
by Ross Cann | Mar 7, 2018 | Historical
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 16, 2018 | Historical
The Gothic Revival architectural style in Newport prominently showcased elaborate carved bargeboards at the gable ends, an asymmetrical plan, diamond pained windows and were often painted to resemble stone. Kingscote, specifically, holds its place in the Gothic...
by Ross Cann | Feb 7, 2018 | Historical
The Captain Littlefield House is located on Historic Hill in Newport, Rhode Island. Its neighbors are other Greek Revival structures but have been done in a simpler tone. It was built by John Ladd in 1836, and is an especially exuberant version of the Greek Revival...
