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Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House

Newport, Rhode Island
County of Newport.
17 Broadway
National Register Number: 66000016
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling.
Congressional District: RI-1 Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: House Museum.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - October 9, 1960):
Built probably in 1696, this structure illustrates the architectural transition from 17th to 18th century styles. It was damaged by Stamp Act riots in 1765 when occupied by a Tory Stampmaster.


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