Kingscote
An 1839 Gothic Revival wooden villa, one of Newport's earliest summer mansions, with Tiffany glass inside.
Kingscote was built in 1839–1841 to designs by architect Richard Upjohn. It is one of Newport's earliest summer cottages and a leading example of American Gothic Revival domestic architecture. The dining room, enlarged in 1881 by the firm of McKim, Mead & White, has walls set with Tiffany opalescent glass tiles and is the highlight of the house. Its compact size makes it a good pairing with nearby The Elms. Managed by the Preservation Society of Newport County, single-property tickets start at about US$30. Multi-property passes are also available, and advance booking via the official website is recommended.
Opening hours
Seasonal opening; check official website
Nearby sights
- International Tennis Hall of Fame
- The Elms
- Newport Art Museum
- St. Mary's Church
- Newport Tower
- Redwood Library and Athenaeum
- Trinity Church
- Bowen's Wharf & Bannister's Wharf