Fry's Hamlet Historic District
Fry's Hamlet Historic District is a historic district in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The district encompasses about 272 acres (110 ha) of a predominantly rural and agricultural landscape. The central characteristic of the district is a cluster of three farmsteads, including four primary dwellings, four barns, and numerous additional outbuildings. Three of the four houses were built in the 18th century, and are associated with the Fry and Spencer families that long farmed this area.[2]
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| Location | 2068, 2153, 2196, and 2233 South County Trail, East Greenwich, Rhode Island |
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| Coordinates | 41°38′15″N 71°29′40″W |
| Area | 272 acres (110 ha) |
| Built | 1735 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 85003161[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 20, 1985 |
The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- "NRHP nomination for Fry's Hamlet Historic District" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
External links
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- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. RI-399, "Joseph Fry Farm Landscape, 2153 South County Trail Road (U.S. Route 2), East Greenwich, Kent County, RI", 13 photos, 15 data pages, 2 photo caption pages
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