National Historic Landmark

Aldrich, Nelson W., House

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
Listed
December 8, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000040

About this property

The Nelson W. Aldrich House, also known as the Dr. S. B. Tobey House, is a Federal-style house at 110 Benevolent Street in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. The house was the home of Nelson W. Aldrich, a U.S. Senator from 1881 to 1911. Aldrich was a dominant and controversial figure in the Senate, exercising significant control over the legislative process. This house, one of two surviving properties associated with Aldrich, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976. It is now a house museum operated by the Rhode Island Historical Society.

Location

110 Benevolent St.
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
41.82552, -71.39578

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Aldrich, Nelson W., House listed on the National Register?

Aldrich, Nelson W., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Aldrich, Nelson W., House?

Aldrich, Nelson W., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Aldrich, Nelson W., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Aldrich, Nelson W., House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Aldrich, Nelson W., House?

The period of significance for Aldrich, Nelson W., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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