National Register of Historic Places
Brown, John, House
Brown, John, House is a historic place in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000007.
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Brown, John, House
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About this place
What is Brown, John, House?
The John Brown House borders the campus of Brown University at 52 Power Street on College Hill in Providence, Rhode Island. Completed in 1788, it was the first mansion to be built in Providence and is named after its first owner, John Brown, a statesman, merchant, slave trader, and early benefactor of the University.
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Listing details
- Name
- Brown, John, House
- City
- Providence
- County
- Providence County
- State
- Rhode Island
- Listed on the National Register
- November 24, 1968
- NRIS reference number
- 68000007
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.82352, -71.40430
When was Brown, John, House listed on the National Register?
Brown, John, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968.
Where is Brown, John, House located?
Brown, John, House is located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.82352, -71.40430. See the map above.
Is Brown, John, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Brown, John, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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