About this property
The Dr. Charles Cotton House is an historic house at 5 Cotton Court in Newport, Rhode Island. It is one of the city's oldest houses. It is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story wood-frame structure, five bays wide, with a large central chimney and a hipped roof. The original portion of the house was built around 1720 with large Georgian style additions in the 18th century and modifications in the nineteenth century.
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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 72000026. It was listed on January 13, 1972.
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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 Cotton, Dr. Charles, House listed on the National Register?
Cotton, Dr. Charles, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Cotton, Dr. Charles, House?
Cotton, Dr. Charles, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cotton, Dr. Charles, House?
The period of significance for Cotton, Dr. Charles, House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1720.
Can I research the history near Cotton, Dr. Charles, House?
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