About this property
The Seth Mason Richards House, housing the Richards Free Library and the Library Arts Center, is a historic house, public library, and art gallery at 58 North Main Street in Newport, New Hampshire. This three-story Colonial Revival house was designed by Boston, Massachusetts architect James T. Kelley and built in 1898-99 for Captain Seth Mason Richards, a scion of one of Newport's wealthiest families. The property, including the house and carriage house, were donated by his heirs for use as the …
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 84003257. It was listed on September 6, 1984.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Richards Free Library listed on the National Register?
Richards Free Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Richards Free Library?
Richards Free Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Richards Free Library?
The period of significance for Richards Free Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1898.
Can I research the history near Richards Free Library?
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