Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Newport County, RI

Significance: The Redwood Library is a notable specimen of the architectural taste of the early 18th century. As an important work of the architect Peter Harrison, it is a key building in the introduction of English Georgian architecture in America.

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-42

Survey number: HABS RI-100

Building/structure dates: 1749 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: 1859 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1875 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1912 Subsequent Work

National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000015

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1933 - 1970

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