Governor Henry Lippitt House
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 United States. It is notable for its association with Henry Lippitt (1818–91), 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.
Governor Henry Lippitt House | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
The house grounds blanketed in snow. | |
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
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| Coordinates | 41°49′41″N 71°23′52″W |
| Built | 1862 |
| Architect | Childs, Henry |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Part of | Hope-Power-Cooke Streets Historic District (ID73000070) |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000043 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 27, 1972 |
| Designated NHL | May 11, 1976 |
| Designated CP | January 12, 1973 |
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