Category: Rhode Island Landmarks

Rough Point Cliffs, Rough Point Mansion

On the granite and red sandstone cliffs of Rough Point, stands another one of Newport’s many picturesque Gilded Age mansions: the Rough Point. Frederick William Vanderbilt commissioned the Peabody and Stearns architectural firm to...

Rosecliff Mansion, Newport Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island is known for its Gilded Age mansions, also referred to as summer “cottages”. These extravagant mansions, previously owned by the affluent families of Newport, have become popular among tourists from all...

Prospect Park along Congdon Street

Along Congdon Street (formerly Bowen Street) in the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island lies Prospect Park, also known as Prospect Terrace Park. The park, located on top of College Hill, is one of...

Pembroke College Rhode Island

In April 1874, a woman submitted her application to the then all-male Brown University. The school’s Advisory and Executive Committee rejected the application thinking that accepting women was not going to benefit the school....

Newport Bridge or Claiborne Pell Bridge

In 1966, the engineering group behind the New York City Subway and the Cape Cod Canal, the Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas engineering firm started the construction of the Newport Bridge in Rhode Island....

Rhode Island Beach Parks

In the mood for some fun under the sun? Then Rhode Island’s gorgeous beaches are just the thing for you. Tagged ‘The Bermuda of The North” Block Island’s popular Crescent Beach is a feast...