About this property
Dunmere is a historic estate at 560 Ocean Road in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The estate, which originally included a 3+1⁄2-story Queen Anne/Stick style residence, gatehouse, and other buildings, was designed by John M. Merrick and was built in 1883. Dunmere was commissioned by Robert G. Dun (of Dun and Bradstreet fame) and served as his summer home until his death. It consisted of 13 acres (5.3 ha) with 500 feet (150 m) of ocean frontage. Major buildings included the main home, located close to the ocean, The Gardener's Cottage, located atop the hill, overlooking the property, the stable and the impressive stone archway, traversing Dunmere's entrance gates.
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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 05001061. It was listed on September 22, 2005.
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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 Dunmere listed on the National Register?
Dunmere was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Dunmere?
Dunmere is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dunmere?
The period of significance for Dunmere is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.
Can I research the history near Dunmere?
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