Southern Thames Historic District

Southern Thames Historic District

Thames Street in 2008
Location Thames St. from Memorial Blvd. to Morton Ave., Newport, Rhode Island
Coordinates 41°29′9″N 71°18′53″W / 41.48583°N 71.31472°W / 41.48583; -71.31472Coordinates: 41°29′9″N 71°18′53″W / 41.48583°N 71.31472°W / 41.48583; -71.31472
Area 135 acres (55 ha)
Built C 1825, C 1845 and C 1880
Architect Cram, Ralph Adams; et al.
Architectural style Colonial and Federal
NRHP Reference # 08000314[1]
Added to NRHP June 26, 2008

The Southern Thames Historic District encompasses the commercial and residential area immediately to the south of the colonial center of Newport, Rhode Island. This area, covering about 135 acres (55 ha), was developed both residentially and commercially between about 1850 and 1920, with the majority of its growth coming in the late 19th century. It is characterized by densely built streets, including Thames Street, Newport's major north-south thoroughfare. The district includes the southern portion of Newport's waterfront, extending south from Memorial Boulevard along Thames and Spring Streets to Morton Street, and west to Marchant Street in its southernmost section. The district's housing stock and commercial architecture are largely vernacular wood frame structures, set close to the sidewalk on small lots. The waterfront area is composed of wharves with warehouses and other structures, many of which have been converted to commercial use. One of the most prominent buildings in the district is the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, designed by Ralph Adams Cram and built in 1912–13.[2]

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[2] The northern portion of the district (from Pope Street north), is also listed as part of the Newport Historic District, a National Historic Landmark District.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 "NRHP nomination for Southern Thames Historic District" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved 2014-11-07.


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