Edward King House, Newport

Name: Edward King House
Address: Newport, United States

#103 among attractions in Newport

Neo-renaissance architecture

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The Edward King House, is a monumentally scaled residence at 35 King street in Newport, Rhode Island. It was designed for Edward King in the "Italian Villa" style by Richard Upjohn and was built between 1845 and 1847, making it one of the earliest representations of the style. It was the largest and grandest house in Newport when it was built. Edward King was the largest landowner in town by 1860, having made his fortune through the China Trade. ()

Built: 1845 (180 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 41°28'56"N, 71°18'39"W

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Historic HillNewport United States

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Edward King House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Elms, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport Casino, Cardines Field.

~1660 ftS
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
The Elms, Newport
9 min walk • The Elms is a grandiose mansion nestled in the picturesque city of Newport, Rhode Island. This palatial summer residence, completed in 1901, stands as a testament to the opulence and luxury that characterized America's Gilded Age.
~960 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport
5 min walk • The International Tennis Hall of Fame is located in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It honors both players and other contributors to the sport of tennis.
~740 ftNE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Newport Casino, Newport
4 min walk • The Newport Casino is an athletic complex and recreation center located at 180-200 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island in the Bellevue Avenue/Casino Historic District.
0.7 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Cardines Field, Newport
18 min walk • Cardines Field is a baseball stadium located at 20 America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. It is believed to be one of the oldest ballparks in the United States and has been called "a small urban gem of a ballpark".
~560 ftE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Kingscote Mansion, Newport
3 min walk • Kingscote is a Gothic Revival mansion and house museum at Bowery Street and Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, designed by Richard Upjohn and built in 1839.
0.4 miN
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Church, Newport
10 min walk • Trinity Church, on Queen Anne Square in Newport, Rhode Island, is a historic parish church in the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. Founded in 1698, it is the oldest Episcopal parish in the state. In the mid 18th century, the church was home to the largest Anglican congregation in New England.
~1380 ftN
Public art, Tower
Newport Tower, Newport
7 min walk • The Newport Tower, also known as the Old Stone Mill, is a round stone tower located in Touro Park in Newport, Rhode Island, the remains of a windmill built in the mid-17th century.
~1060 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Isaac Bell House, Newport
6 min walk • The Isaac Bell House is a historic house and National Historic Landmark at 70 Perry Street in Newport, Rhode Island. Also known as Edna Villa, it is one of the outstanding examples of Shingle Style architecture in the United States.
~990 ftW
Museum, History museum
Samuel Whitehorne House, Newport
5 min walk • The Whitehorne House is an example of a United States Federal style mansions at 416 Thames Street in Newport, Rhode Island and is open to the public as a historic house museum.
~1460 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Newport Art Museum, Newport
8 min walk • The Newport Art Museum, founded in 1912 as the Art Association of Newport, is located at 76 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. The museum operates a gallery in the John N. A. Griswold House, a National Historic Landmark that is one of the first American Stick Style buildings.
~870 ftE
Neighbourhood
Bellevue Avenue/Casino Historic District, Newport
5 min walk • The Bellevue Avenue/Casino Historic District encompasses a one-block section of Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Edward King House?

Nearby attractions include Clifton Burying Ground, Newport (2 min walk), Newport Public Library, Newport (3 min walk), Kingscote Mansion, Newport (3 min walk), Audrain Building, Newport (4 min walk).

How to get to Edward King House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edward King House:

Bus

Newport Gateway Center Stop C • Lines: 60 (19 min walk)
Newport Gateway Center Stop D • Lines: 14 (20 min walk)