Wheeler Block - Newport Downtown Historic District - Newport, NH
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 43° 21.827 W 072° 10.350
18T E 729106 N 4805096
Constructed by Edmund Wheeler in 1858, this two story flat-roofed, vinyl-sided commercial block commands a highly visible corner location at the junction of Main & Central Streets
Waymark Code: WMJQVP
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/20/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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Set on a sloping site, concrete steps run the length of the facade.
Occupying the first floor are a large central storefront flanked by two smaller fronts separated by angled recessed entrances. Recently replaced, the storefront window has been divided into smaller sections, with wood framing at the top giving the impression of transoms.

Bldg #9 on the map in the photo gallery
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Newport Downtown Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]

Address:
Historic address in 46-48 Main St

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Other (Please explain in the Private Message field)

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