Thomas P. Ives House
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The Thomas P. Ives House is a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...

 in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...

. It was erected from 1803 to 1806 as a large 3-1/2 story brick residence, and it has a balustraded roof and is designed in the Adamesque-Federal style. Similar mansions were built by wealthy New England sea captains and merchants throughout the region in the early Federal era.

It was designated a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...

 on December 30, 1970.

See also

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Providence, Rhode Island
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