by Ross Cann | Jan 15, 2018 | Historical
Newport has many grand homes, but there is none grander here (or really anywhere in America) than The Breakers. It is (ironically) called a “cottage,” not because it is small but because it was used for only the summer. The Breakers was designed by Richard Morris...
by Ross Cann | Jan 9, 2018 | Historical
The Redwood Library marked the introduction of a new style of American architecture – Palladian – into the city of Newport. It featured such Palladian characteristics as: rusticated panels emulating stone appropriate to earlier models columns and pediment,...
by Ross Cann | Dec 22, 2017 | Historical
Early Georgian religious structures, exemplified by Trinity Church in Newport, RI, share these characteristics: high steeple to emphasize the importance of religion in colonial life pulpit centered on the main aisle family dedicated pews Trinity Church has a ship-like...
by Ross Cann | Dec 14, 2017 | Historical
A residential example of architectural style of the early Newport settlement is Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House. Built in 1697. The residential Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House was an Early Settlement style residence that exemplified these characteristics: saltbox/New England...
by Ross Cann | Sep 27, 2017 | Historical
Eleven years ago, the Doris Duke Preservation Awards were established under the auspices of the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) and the city of Newport to review, evaluate and honor those projects in the community that best represent the preservation movement. It...
