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Seamen’s Church Institute of Newport

U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Location:
Newport, Rhode Island

Coordinates:
41°29′14″N 71°19′1″W / 41.48722, -71.31694Coordinates: 41°29′14″N 71°19′1″W / 41.48722, -71.31694

Built/Founded:
1929

Architect:
King,Frederic Rhinelander; Freedley,Durr

Architectural style(s):
Colonial Revival, Other

Added to NRHP:
August 04, 1983

NRHP Reference#:
83000178

Governing body:
Private

The Seamen’s Church Institute is a national historical site and organization located at 18 Market Square in Newport, Rhode Island. The insitute is designed to serve all sea farers including fisherman, sailors, naval personnel, and yachtsmen.

The Church Institute was built by Edith and Maude Wetmore, daughters of Governor and Senator George Peabody Wetmore (owner of Chateau Sur Mer). The building contains an ornately painted chapel, as well as a small library, a restaurant, and laundry rooms. Recently a company that trains and certifies captains moved into the top floor. The building was added to the National Historical Register in 1983.

References and external links

• National Register Listing information
• Photos and history
• Official Website

1. ^ “National Register Information System”. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).

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