National Register of Historic Places
Kingscote
Kingscote is a historic place in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000058.
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Kingscote
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About this place
What is Kingscote?
Kingscote is a Gothic Revival mansion and house museum at Bowery Street and Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, designed by Richard Upjohn and built in 1839. As one of the first summer "cottages" constructed in Newport, it is now a National Historic Landmark. It was remodeled and extended by George Champlin Mason and later by Stanford White. It was owned by the King family from 1864 until 1972, when it was given to the Preservation Society of Newport County.
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Listing details
- Name
- Kingscote
- City
- Newport
- County
- Newport County
- State
- Rhode Island
- Listed on the National Register
- May 17, 1973
- NRIS reference number
- 73000058
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.48153, -71.30924
When was Kingscote listed on the National Register?
Kingscote was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1973.
Where is Kingscote located?
Kingscote is located in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.48153, -71.30924. See the map above.
Is Kingscote a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Kingscote is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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