1939 Rhode Island Architecture Exhibition
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Date Range
1845-1847
Photographer
Harvey Weber
Location
Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Worktype
historic houses
Style/Period
Italian Villa Style
Image Type
photographic prints
Image Measurements
8 inches x 10 inches
Inscription
[typed:] DATE: 1845-1847. / DESCRIPTION: EDWARD KING HOUSE, now People's Library, Spring [correction: King] Street, /Newport. 1845-1847. By Richard Upjohn, 1802-1878. An early exam- / ple of the asymmetrical Italian villa type of house. (Rhode Island Architecture, Hitchcock.)
Description
verso of photograph; Describes the Edward King House as the People's Library (1914-1968). From 1968 to present the Edward King House has served as a community Senior Center; Photograph exhibited in Rhode Island Architecture Exhibition, 1939, RISD Museum. Curated by RISD Museum Director Alexander Dorner (tenure 1938-1941) and architectural historian Henry-Russell Hitchcock.
Keywords
architecture (discipline)