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