Thomas F. Hoppin House

The Thomas F. Hoppin House is a historic house at 383 Benefit Street in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. The house was built c. 1853 to a design by Alpheus C. Morse, and is an elaborate local example of an Italianate palazzo-style residence. The Hoppins were well known for the social gatherings, and their house became known as the "house of a thousand candles".[2]

Thomas F. Hoppin House
LocationProvidence, Rhode Island
Coordinates41°49′17″N 71°24′11″W
Built1853
ArchitectMorse, Alpheus C.
Architectural styleRenaissance
Part ofCollege Hill Historic District (ID70000019)
NRHP reference No.73000072 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 6, 1973
Designated NHLDCPNovember 10, 1970
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Until 2019 it was home to the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. Founded by the Annenberg Foundation, the Annenberg Institute aims to help urban communities, schools and districts build smart school systems that provide both excellent education and equitable opportunities for every student.

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Thomas F. Hoppin House" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved 2014-10-14.



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