Thursday, February 9, 2023

New England's National Historic Landmarks: Rhode Island


The National Register of Historic Places contains more than 85,000 sites, but only some 2,500 of them have been listed as National Historic Landmarks. New England is home to hundreds of these particularly significant structures, objects and places.

Above:
The Great Seal of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

RHODE ISLAND
Newport Casino, Newport

The Newport Casino is an athletic complex and recreation center built in 1880. It is recognized for its architectural significance and its importance in the history of American tennis.