TSNHS Buildings
Title
TSNHS Buildings
Description
The buildings and grounds of Touro Synagogue National Historic Site in Newport, Rhode Island.
Collection Items
Touro Synagogue
Dedicated on the first day of Channukah in 1763, completed in 1768, this building is an exquisite example of 18-century Palladian architecture designed by Peter Harrison, America's first architect. The Reverend Ezra Stiles (November 29, 1727 – May…
Barney House
The Barney House is located at 58 Spring Street, on the northeast corner of Spring and Touro streets. Benjamin Barney sold the house and lot to Jacob Barney in 1730; therefore the house must have been constructed prior to 1730. Ezra Stiles map of…
