Bristol in Bristol County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Smith House
contributes to the
Bristol Historic District
Smith House
Placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
1974
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 41° 40.257′ N, 71° 16.482′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. It is on State Street west of High Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 State St, Bristol RI 02809, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Providence and on Narragansett Bay. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early Bristol 17th Century Beginnings (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for the Bristol Waterfront Historic District.
This house is a contributing structure to the Bristol Waterfront Historic District. The nomination form for the district was submitted by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission in September 1974. The summary statement of significance begins on page 3:
.... Bristol is significant not only for architecture and its original Town Plan but for its rise from a colonial seaport into a leading New England Maritime center; its role during the American Revolution and the War of 1812, the influence of the DeWolf family who dominated shipping, slaving, banking, trading and politics of the early nineteenthcentury, the development of mid 19th century manufacturing interests which shifted the economic base of Bristol from maritime commerce to industry; and the era of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. from 1863 to 1948, designers and builders of "America's Cup" defenders and U.S. Navy vessels. Of major social significance is the growth of immigration of Irish, Italian and Portuguese families from the 1st quarter of the 19th century, who today dominate Bristol; and the wide-spread popularity of the "Bristol Parade".
The house's architectural description is listed on page 45:
105 "R. D. Smith House" (c.1855): EV - bracketed, 2 story truncated hip roof, wood clapboard; villa probably designed by Russell Warren, now used by Knights of columbus; appears on 1851 map.(Submitted on August 12, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
