Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
The Breakers
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 17, 2014
1. The Breakers Plaque
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This building possesses National significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1994
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 41° 28.189′ N, 71° 17.905′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker can be reached from Ochre Point Avenue. Plaque is near the entrance of the mansion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newport RI 02840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Frederick Law Olmsted Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cliff Walk (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chateau-sur-Mer & Its Neighbors: A Victorian District Preserved (approx. half a mile away); Rosecliff & Its Neighbors: Fading Glamour & Modern Revival (approx. half a mile away); The Elms & Its Neighbors: The Battle for Historic Preservation (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rovensky Park & Its Neighbors: Open Space Preserved (approx.
this page online
More about this marker. There is a fee to visit the building and grounds.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 17, 2014
2. The Breakers
These Newport mansions were referred to as cottages. They were occupied during the summer to escape the heat of New York City.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 17, 2014
3. The Breakers Entrance Gate
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
