Hunter House Hunter House is one of the finest examples of Georgian Colonial architecture from Newport's "golden age" in the mid-18th century. The north half of Hunter House was constructed between 1748 and 1754 by Jonathon Nichols, Jr. Colonel Joseph Wanton, Jr. enlarged the house by adding a south wing and a second chimney, transforming the building into a formal Georgian mansion with a large central hall. Hunter House is a National Historic Landmark. Open seasonally.
Contact Information:
Address:
54 Washington Street, Newport, RI 02840
Phone:
401-847-1000
Fax:
401-847-9477