Governor Henry Lippitt House, Providence

Name: Governor Henry Lippitt House
Address: 199 Hope St, Providence, 02906-2136, United States
Telephone: +1 401-453-0688

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Governor Henry Lippitt House, Providence

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The Governor Henry Lippitt House is a historic house museum at 199 Hope Street on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. A National Historic Landmark, it is one of the finest Italianate mansion houses in the state, and considered one of the best-preserved examples of Victorian-era houses in the US. It is notable for its association with Henry Lippitt, a wealthy textile magnate who was the 33rd Governor of Rhode Island. The house is owned by Preserve Rhode Island, and is open to the public for tours seasonally or by appointment. ()

Built: 1862 (162 years ago)Coordinates: 41°49'41"N, 71°23'52"W

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199 Hope StCollege HillProvidence 02906-2136 United States

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+1 401-453-0688

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Governor Henry Lippitt House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wickenden Street, Providence Place, The Arcade, Rhode Island Historical Society.

0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
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~890 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
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~1040 ftW
Theater
Rites and Reason Theatre, Providence
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0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
John Brown House, Providence
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~1170 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Nelson W. Aldrich House, Providence
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Which popular attractions are close to Governor Henry Lippitt House?

Nearby attractions include Central Congregational Church, Providence (3 min walk), Hope–Power–Cooke Streets Historic District, Providence (4 min walk), Stimson Avenue Historic District, Providence (4 min walk), Sciences Library, Providence (4 min walk).

How to get to Governor Henry Lippitt House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Governor Henry Lippitt House:

Bus

Kennedy Plaza Stop Y • Lines: 49, 60 (20 min walk)
Dorrance and Pine • Lines: 1, 3, 3A, 3B, 62 (20 min walk)

Train

Providence (21 min walk)