Thomas F. Hoppin House
The Thomas F. Hoppin House is a historic house at 383 Benefit Street in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. The house was built c. 1853 to a design by Alpheus C. Morse, and is an elaborate local example of an Italianate palazzo-style residence. The Hoppins were well known for the social gatherings, and their house became known as the "house of a thousand candles".[2]
Thomas F. Hoppin House | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark District Contributing Property | |
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Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
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Coordinates | 41°49′17″N 71°24′11″W |
Built | 1853 |
Architect | Morse, Alpheus C. |
Architectural style | Renaissance |
Part of | College Hill Historic District (ID70000019) |
NRHP reference No. | 73000072 [1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | February 6, 1973 |
Designated NHLDCP | November 10, 1970 |
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Until 2019 it was home to the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. Founded by the Annenberg Foundation, the Annenberg Institute aims to help urban communities, schools and districts build smart school systems that provide both excellent education and equitable opportunities for every student.
The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- "NRHP nomination for Thomas F. Hoppin House" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
External links
- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. RI-166, "Thomas F. Hoppin House, 383 Benefit Street, Providence, Providence County, RI", 2 photos, 8 data pages