J. Thomas Newsome House, Newport News

Name: J. Thomas Newsome House
Address: 2803 Oak Ave, Newport News, 23607-3713, United States
Telephone: +1 757-247-2360

#14 among attractions in Newport News

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J. Thomas Newsome House is a historic home located at Newport News, Virginia. It was built in 1898, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, seven bay, asymmetrical, frame Queen Anne style dwelling. It features a steeply pitched irregularly composed roof, three sided bay, front Palladian window, and corner tower. From 1906 until 1942, it was the residence of J. Thomas Newsome, an African-American attorney and journalist. ()

Built: 1898 (127 years ago)Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 36°59'25"N, 76°24'19"W

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2803 Oak AveSouth Newport News (Newsome)Newport News 23607-3713 United States

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J. Thomas Newsome House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hampton Coliseum, Peninsula Town Center, Bluebird Gap Farm, Victory Arch.

3.3 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Event space, Sport venue
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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3.1 miN
Farm, Park, Playground
Bluebird Gap Farm, Hampton
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1.8 miSW
Park, Monuments and statues
Victory Arch, Newport News
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1.6 miS
Park
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Church
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1 miSW
Museum, History museum
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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1.8 miSW
Library
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1.8 miNE
Tudor Revival architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Old Wythe Historic District, Hampton
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Cemetery
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