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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2660_cliff-walk_Newport-RI.html
Restored with Federal, State, City funds by the Cliff Walk Committee, Claus Von Bulow Chairman Mayor Humphrey J. Donnelly, III 1974-76 Contractor - V.J. Paolino Construction Company
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2656_newport-casino-international-tennis-hall-of-fame_Newport-RI.html
You are standing at the entrance to the Newport Casino, a National Historic Landmark that now houses the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Casino was built in 1880 as a social club for Newport's wealthy summer residents. The name of the pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM213L_lebanon-1983-grenada-a-war-memorial_Newport-RI.html
Since 1776 The United States Marines Have Served Our Nation in Peace and War Semper Fidelis These Marines Continue to be true to these words. CPL Rick R. Crudale West Warwick · SGT Timothy R. Giblin North Providence · …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM213K_the-frederick-law-olmsted-park_Newport-RI.html
Stoneacre, these three acres opposite Vernon Court on Bellevue Avenue (American's most elegant street), are named for the mansion designed in 1884, by architect William Potter for John W, Ellis, which once occupied this site. Potter recommended Fr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM211K_cliff-walk_Newport-RI.html
Shore Restoration and Protection Newport, Rhode Island 1984-1985 Funded by the National Park Service- Land and Water Conservation Fund, The State of Rhode Island and The City of Newport Patrick G. Kirby, Mayor City Council Members Alfr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM211J_the-elms-its-neighbors-the-battle-for-historic-preservation_Newport-RI.html
Demolition threatened The Elms and the surrounding summer houses in the 1960s, a critical period when the architectural landmarks of Bellevue Avenue were on the verge of complete destruction. In 1962, The Preservation Society of Newport County sav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM211I_the-isaac-bell-house-its-neighbors-progressive-architecture_Newport-RI.html
During the 1870s and 1880s, architects pioneered a new type of American house based on a more open design and the use of organic materials. Queen Anne, Stick, and Singles Style houses, with their half-timbering and rustic shingles, contrasted sh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NZP_j-joseph-m-martin_Newport-RI.html
In Memory Of J. Joseph M. Martin 1874 - 1933 Veteran of Spanish - American War Company F. 1st Rhode Island U.S. Volunteer Infantry Member Of 1901 - Common Council - 1907 1907 - Representative Council - 1916 1917 - Board of Aldermen - 1933 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GAB_the-breakers_Newport-RI.html
Built 1893 - 1895 has been designated aNational Historic LandmarkThis building possesses National significancein commemorating the history of theUnited States of America1994National Park ServiceUnited States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM195H_understanding-the-fort_Newport-RI.html
This model of Fort Adams provides an overview of the Fort's design, including the main structure and the outworks for land defense. The drawings of the Fort show details of its construction and reveal the complexity of its design along with the te…
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