Hunter House
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Hunter House is a historic house in Newport, Rhode Island. It is located at 54 Washington Street.
The architecture of Hunter House is Georgian Colonial. This large 2-1/2 story house has a balustraded gambrel roof and heavy stud construction. The original portion of Hunter House was built in 1748 for Deputy Royal Governor Jonathon Nichols, Jr. In 1756, the property was sold and expanded, transforming it into a formal Georgian mansion with a large central hall. During the American Revolution, the house was used as the headquarters of Admiral de Ternay, commander of the French fleet, when French forces occupied Newport in 1780.
The house was purchased in 1945 to prevent its demolition, leading to the formation of The Preservation Society of Newport County. Hunter House was designated a National Historic Landmark on November 24, 1968. It is currently open for limited public tours, and displays period furnishings by Townsend and Goddard; paintings, including one by Gilbert Stuart; and a restored 18th century garden. It is also known for its woodwork, including a carved pineapple over the doorway, a symbol of welcome throughout Colonial America.
National Register Number: 68000003
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