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Samuel Whitehorne House
Whitehorne House Museum is located in Rhode Island
Whitehorne House Museum
LocationNewport, Rhode Island, United States of America
Built1810
Architectural styleFederal Style
Part ofSouthern Thames Historic District (ID08000314)
NRHP reference No.71000028 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 6, 1971
Designated CPJune 26, 2008

The Whitehorne House is an example of a Federal style mansions at 414 Thames Street in Newport, Rhode Island and is open to the public as a historic house museum. It was built for Samuel Whitehorne Jr. in 1811 and the exterior features an elegant hipped roof, entry portico, and a formal garden. Interior highlights include a grand central hallway, hand carved details, and a significant collection of early American furniture provided by Doris Duke. It includes examples of the artisans Goddard and Townsend, Benjamin Baker and Holmes Weaver. It is currently owned by the Newport Restoration Foundation[2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ Newport Restoration Foundation


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