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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/HM213J_hope-college_Providence-RI.html
Erected in 1822 by Nicholas Brown, 1786
Trustee 1791 - 1825, Treasurer 1796 - 1825, Fellow 1825 - 1841, as a gift to the University which bears his name.
Renovated in 1891 under the direction of Marshall Woods, 1845, Trustee 1856 - 1899, Tr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM213I_brown-university-slave-trade-memorial_Providence-RI.html
This memorial recognizes Brown University's connection to the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the work of Africans and African-Americans, enslaved and free, who helped build our university, Rhode island, and the nation.
In 2003 Brown President R…
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/HM1WZB_honor-roll-town-of-narragansett-world-war-a-war-memorial_Narragansett-RI.html
David Adair ·
Walter H. B. Allen Jr. ·
Charles W. Booth ·
William Boyd ·
Frank H. Brayman Jr ·
Joseph A. Bristow ·
Edwin L. Card ·
Louis E. Card ·
Clarence W. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NZQ_memorial-to-the-veterans-of-jamestown_Jamestown-RI.html
Memorial
To The Veterans
of
Jamestown, Rhode Island
Who Served In The
Spanish - American War
World War One
World War Two
The Korean War
The Vietnamese War
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/HM1NYQ_history-of-the-beavertail-light-station_Jamestown-RI.html
1678
Town of Jamestown is incorporated. There are about 150 residents.
1705
Jamestown Town Council orders that a Watch House be built at "Beaver Tail."
1712
Jamestown Town Council orders Gershom Remington to build a "Fire Beacon" and Bene…