John Brown House Museum, Rhode Island

The John Brown House Museum

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The John Brown House is the first mansion built in Providence, Rhode Island, located at 52 Power Street on College Hill where it borders the campus of Brown University.

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Jun 18, 2023
Scott is the best tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the Brown family, the Gammel family and history of Providence. He showed us all the amazing architecture and relics in t… Full review by gre2b
Dec 24, 2022
Excellent staff and docents. Very knowledgeable. Beautiful house museum. I would go again. That's all I have to say. Full review by Crabbie78
Nov 6, 2022
Beautiful period home and surrounding area. I never realized the major roll slavery had in Rhode Island's development, and particularly with the prestigious Brown University. Never meet your heroes. Full review by b w
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This commanding three-floor mansion sits along the aptly named Power Street in historic College Hill. The house was built in 1786 for the premi…
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The John Brown House is the first mansion built in Providence. It is located along Power Street on College Hill, which is adjacent to the borde…
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Area:0.0081 km²
Architectural style:Georgian
Opened:1786, 1788
Architect:Joseph Brown

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