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Redwood Library

Redwood Library is a historic place in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000015.

Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000015★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Redwood Library?

The Redwood Library and Athenaeum is a subscription library, museum, rare book repository and research center founded in 1747, and located at 50 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. The building, designed by Peter Harrison and completed in March 1750, was the first purposely built library in the United States, and the oldest neo-Classical building in the country. It has been in continuous use since its opening.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Redwood Library
City
Newport
County
Newport County
State
Rhode Island
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000015
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.48636, -71.30835
When was Redwood Library listed on the National Register?

Redwood Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Redwood Library located?

Redwood Library is located in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.48636, -71.30835. See the map above.

Is Redwood Library a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Redwood Library is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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