Formerly the home of one of America's wealthiest families, The Breakers is an architectural masterpiece and a canopy of long-standing history. Bathed in semblances of Beaux-Arts and Renaissance style, the mansion comprises a string of opulent rooms, a library, and an attic, among other things. An integral part of the Bellevue Avenue Historic District, The Breakers rests behind mighty wrought iron gates and is led by a tracery of pathways which slice through rolling, verdant lawns. These pathways, which slither along delightful gardens, are laden with a string of vibrant foliage including red maples, cedar, juniper, Japanese yews, and entrancing weeping beeches. The interiors of this mansion are adorned with effervescent chandeliers, intricately-designed capitals and myriad rooms which define sheer magnificence. Set amid a breathtaking setting of stark cliffs and clear blue waters of the sea, The Breakers tells myriad tales of the bygone glory of the Vanderbilts.
Established in the early 19th Century, Fort Adams sits at the harbor of Newport Bay. At the time of its construction, it was the largest of its kind in the United States, envisioned by the U.S. Navy as one of the key features of the defenses set up to safeguard the Narragansett Bay Area. Previously a US Navy and US Army base, the site was later acquired by the government in 1965 and revamped to be used as a state park. The aerial view of the park reveals a stone-enclosed fortress with a prominent bulwark facing the Narragansett Bay. Providing stunning views of the bay, the park now functions as a recreational spot offering facilities for family outings, picnics and various water sports. The highly-acclaimed Newport Jazz and Newport Folk Festivals are held here each year, and have featured performances by the likes of Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.
The Elms was built in 1901 as the "summer cottage" of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind and eventually became known as another summer residence for the burgeoning population of the nouveaux riches at the turn of 20th Century. Modeled after the mid 18th-century château d'Asnieres outside Paris, The Elms showcases the Berwind's collections of art and ceramics. Now a historic landmark, you can learn its history and appreciate turn-of-the century gracious living on an informative audio tour, or a more behind the scenes Servant Life tour.
Chepstow is a black-shuttered Newport mansion designed after an Italian villa. You will find the 19th-century collections of art, paintings, furnishings and documents of the Newport Morris family indicative of Newport mansion owners and the wealth of the times. A spiral self-supported staircase, tiled floors and white stucco brings you back to days of leisure living in informal elegance of a Newport cottage. The Newport Preservation Society conducts tours of Chepstow with advance reservations.
Attend services at this English decorated style church. Built in 1862 in open fields, the stone building is now in the center of Brown University located on the East Side of Providence. A peaceful country church feeling pervades the atmosphere of this gothic Middle Age structure. Music of the liturgy drifts into the high alcoves of Our Lady's Chapel. The Chapel affords east and west views, a reminder of parish diversity at St. Stephens. Daily Services, small weddings and funerals are held in the Chapel.
Providence Athenaeum es una de las bibliotecas mantenidas por sus miembros más viejas de todo el país, y sirve como tal desde 1753 (aunque el edificio que ven hoy en día fue construido en 1838). Según dice el rumor del siglo XIX, el poeta Edgar Allan Poe cortejó a Sarah Whitman entre las estanterías de este edificio de estilo neogriego. Algunas de las colecciones incluyen documentos y libros de la Biblioteca de Providence original, ediciones únicas de autores estadounidenses como Louisa May Alcott y Herman Melville, además de la colección Robert Burns, que cuenta con más de 400 objetos. En la actualidad, Athenaeum organiza eventos todo el año, siempre con el ojo puesto en la educación para grandes y chicos.
Built in 1925, Our Lady of Lourdes Church is a historical church designed by Ambrose J. Murphy and Walter F. Fontaine. Designed in the Romanesque Revival style of the late 19th And 20th Century, the church features a structure made of steel-frame and clad in bricks. There is also a school and convent on-site that were built in 1905 as well as a rectory, built in 1912. If you are in the mood for a dose of history, certainly head to the Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
Attend services at this English decorated style church. Built in 1862 in open fields, the stone building is now in the center of Brown University located on the East Side of Providence. A peaceful country church feeling pervades the atmosphere of this gothic Middle Age structure. Music of the liturgy drifts into the high alcoves of Our Lady's Chapel. The Chapel affords east and west views, a reminder of parish diversity at St. Stephens. Daily Services, small weddings and funerals are held in the Chapel.
As far as history speaks, the Lafayette-Durfee House was built prior to 1750, and it changed location to the new spot at Cherry Street. The land which the house was originally situated on, was mortgaged by Thomas Durfee, the owner of the property for financing the American Revolution. Thomas' son, Joseph served with Marquis de Lafayette as a colonel at many times. The Durfee family hosted Lafayette during summers and on many occasions. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Set in a picturesque location, Dutch Island Lighthouse sits secluded on a remote Island. The historic structure set on the southern end of Dutch Island, originally built in 1826, went under renovation within a few years; the current edifice paired up with the keeper’s house was built in 1857. The towering structure is 42 feet (13 meters) tall brick construction, widely used to navigate ships and ferries. Added to the National Register of Historic District, the lighthouse is not open for visitors. The best way to get a glimpse of the historic structure is via boat ride.
The Church of the Holy Spirit is marvelous structure built in 1875, which stands high on its grounds till date. Despite going through a lot of changes in the past, it has been maintained very well even today. The elegant architectural design and the warm welcoming aura of the church are truly spell binding. The church has been fully functional since its inception and continues to conduct regular services. The customary rituals, religious practices and ceremonies are conducted in the church.
Celebrated First Baptist Church situated at North Main Street in Fall River, Massachusetts is a monumental church in the vicinity. Over the years, its significance has increased even more. It was constructed in the year 1850 and was built by renowned civil engineer Josiah Brown. Detailed information regarding the varied activities and events are available on their official website. A luminous illustration of the Greek Revival style of architecture, this building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1983.