The Point is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Newport, Rhode Island and has one of the highest concentrations of colonial houses in the United States. The neighborhood sits between Washington Street
"The Point" from the Goat Island causeway bridge
Gravelly Point off of Long Wharf, was the site of the largest public mass execution in American history, when 26 pirates were executed. They were then buried on Goat Island.
18th century Second Street home of the Goddard family (of Townsend and Goddard furniture)
The Newport Artillery Company of Newport, Rhode Island was chartered in 1741 by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the reign of King George II of Great Britain. It is the oldest military unit in
The Artillery Company is located next to the Clarke Street Meeting House
The Newport Artillery Company in 1891 in front of the Armory before the fire and addition of a second story