Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Redwood Library
50 Bellevue Avenue
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1962
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 41° 29.186′ N, 71° 18.518′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. Marker is at the intersection of Bellevue Avenue and Redwood Street, on the right when traveling north on Bellevue Avenue. Marker is affixed to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Bellevue Ave, 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. Corné House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Serenity Inn Newport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pelham Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christopher Ellery House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mill Street Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capt. George Mowat House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Billy Bottomore (approx. 0.2 miles away); 77 Division Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
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Regarding Redwood Library. Excerpt from the National Historic Landmark nomination:
The library was completed in 1750. Large additions to the side and rear were made in 1858, when the three windows in the back were salvaged and placed to the side. There were also additions in 1875 and 1913.
During the Revolution, the building became an officer' s club, and as a result about one half of the collection was lost. In 1780 it served as the house for the state assembly but in 1801 the Redwood Library Company was reorganized and has continued in operation to the present time.
Also see . . . Oldest library in America. The oldest continuously operating lending library still in its original structure. (Submitted on April 8, 2023, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York.)
HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino, October 15, 2021
2. Redwood Library Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 20, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on April 8, 2023, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York. 3. submitted on May 20, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
