Corliss-Carrington House
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Corliss-Carrington House is a National Historic Landmark
(NHL) in Providence, Rhode Island
. It is located on Williams Street in the College Hill Historic District, also an NHL, to which it is a contributing property
.
The house was built in 1812, and is an example of an original large brick Adamesque-Federal style town house. It has a 2-story porch with "super-imposed Corinthian and Ionic iron columns."
It was designated a Landmark on December 30, 1970.
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
(NHL) in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
. It is located on Williams Street in the College Hill Historic District, also an NHL, to which it is a contributing property
Contributing property
In the law regulating historic districts in the United States, a contributing resource or contributing property is any building, structure, or object which adds to the historical integrity or architectural qualities that make the historic district, listed locally or federally, significant...
.
The house was built in 1812, and is an example of an original large brick Adamesque-Federal style town house. It has a 2-story porch with "super-imposed Corinthian and Ionic iron columns."
It was designated a Landmark on December 30, 1970.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Providence, Rhode Island