1939 Rhode Island Architecture Exhibition

 

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Date Range

1871-1872

Photographer

Nicholas Romano

Location

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Worktype

historic houses; mansions

Style/Period

châteaux

Image Type

photographic prints

Image Measurements

8 inches x 10 inches

Inscription

[handwritten in black ink:] George R. Fearing House, Narragansett Avenue / Newport R.I. / A rather careful imitation of the french chateaux / of the 18th century, quite different from the / confused french-roofed American style of / the late 50's and 60's

Description

verso of photograph; 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); mansions

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