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Lippitt, Gov. Henry, House

Lippitt, Gov. Henry, House is a historic place in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000043.

Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandListed November 27, 1972NRIS #72000043★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Lippitt, Gov. Henry, House?

The Governor Henry Lippitt House is a historic house museum at 199 Hope Street on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. A National Historic Landmark, it is one of the finest Italianate mansion houses in the state, and considered one of the best-preserved examples of Victorian-era houses in the United States. It is notable for its association with Henry Lippitt (1818–91), a wealthy textile magnate who was the 33rd Governor of Rhode Island. The house is owned by Preserve Rhode Island, and is open to the public for tours seasonally or by appointment.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Lippitt, Gov. Henry, House
City
Providence
County
Providence County
State
Rhode Island
Listed on the National Register
November 27, 1972
NRIS reference number
72000043
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.82824, -71.39690
When was Lippitt, Gov. Henry, House listed on the National Register?

Lippitt, Gov. Henry, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1972.

Where is Lippitt, Gov. Henry, House located?

Lippitt, Gov. Henry, House is located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.82824, -71.39690. See the map above.

Is Lippitt, Gov. Henry, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lippitt, Gov. Henry, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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