Samuel Whitehorne House

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Samuel Whitehorne House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location:	Newport, Rhode Island
Coordinates:	41°28′55″N 71°18′53″W / 41.48194, -71.31472Coordinates: 41°28′55″N 71°18′53″W / 41.48194, -71.31472
Built/Founded:	1810
Architectural style(s):	No Style Listed
Added to NRHP:	May 06, 1971
NRHP Reference#:	71000028 [1]
Governing body:	Private

Whitehorne House is an example of a Federal style mansions on Thames Sreet in Newport, Rhode Island and is open to the public as a 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]

[edit] References

1. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
2. ^ Newport Restoration Foundation

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