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Historic House History
This research service provides a history of specific
houses and buildings in Newport. This research, undertaken
by the Society’s research librarian, includes a summary of
the building and a chronology of events that occurred concerning
the property and its occupants. Our vast collection includes
directory listings, obituaries and biographical information. Photographs
and graphics can be provided to shed light on the importance of
the property.
The Historic House History is a valuable service
for use by real estate companies, architectural firms, builders
and home owners alike.
This service is provided by the Society’s
staff and is usually available within six weeks at a cost of $100
per history.
Let the Society help you learn about your property. For
a sample Historic House History report please contact NHS Research
Librarian, Bert Lippincott, at 401-846-0813.
Historic House Marker
To complement its Historic House History program,
the Newport Historical Society offers the Historic House Marker. Similar
in look to some existing house plaques, the Historic House Marker
provided by the Society includes a number of significant facts.
Researched by the Society staff, the Marker can
include the name of the property’s original owner, other
important owners, owners’ livelihoods, property name, year
built, renovation dates and other pertinent details.
In order to qualify for a Marker the building
must be at least 50 years old and the Society must have documentation
of original ownership on file.
The Historic House Marker is a valuable service
for use by real estate companies, architectural firms, builders
and home owners alike. Additionally, it serves as public
acknowledgement of your house’s significant history.
This service, provided by the Society’s
staff, is usually available within a month at a cost of $225 per
marker.
For a sample marker, like the one pictured below,
please contact the staff at the Society.
Total outside dimensions: 16 1/4 " wide
x 12-1/2" high
Historic House History & Historic
Marker Fees
Historic House History - $100 each
Historic House History & Historic House Marker
- $325
A purchase of the history and marker includes a one-year Household/Family
membership in the Society, a $100 value.
If you would like to order a house history or marker, please call the Newport Historical Society at 401-846-0813.
