About this property
The Cornell—Randall—Bailey Roadhouse (also known as the Log Gift and Curtain Shoppe) is an historic building located at 2737 Hartford Avenue (United States Route 6) in western Johnston, Rhode Island. The oldest portion of this 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure was built in the late 18th century by Samuel Steere, and was substantially enlarged for use as a tavern in 1821 by Daniel Cornell. Business at the tavern declined when railroads rendered the highway less important, and the building was…
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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 84001943. It was listed on May 9, 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 Cornell-Randall-Bailey Roadhouse listed on the National Register?
Cornell-Randall-Bailey Roadhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Cornell-Randall-Bailey Roadhouse?
Cornell-Randall-Bailey Roadhouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cornell-Randall-Bailey Roadhouse?
The period of significance for Cornell-Randall-Bailey Roadhouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1821.
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