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Isaac Bell House

Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
401-847-1000
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Ranked #23 of 57 attractions in Newport
Description: Home of Issac Bell on Newport's Bellevue Avenue is one of the best examples of shingle-style architecture in America.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This is better than all of the mansions put together. I fell in love with this house and its story as soon as I stepped inside. It might not look like much from outside, but the fascinating attention to detail, and the architect's love and passion for his family, shine through with every step. This isn't just a house-- it's... More

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Stoneham, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012

This is a Stanford White designed house. You can not visit this house on your own. You must take a tour. In June tours are only given on weekends about an hour apart. This house has very little furniture, no art work, no curtains, no expensive baubles. The tour puts the emphasis on the architecture of this house. The first... More

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Oak Island, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2010

We enjoyed visiting this and Kingscote - they were "2 for the price of 1" on the mansion tour and were a lot smaller and very unique. When you tire of the opulance, head over to see this gem.

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