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Exterior view of the Brick Market, Newport, R.I., undated

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GUSN

GUSN-175288

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Description

Peter Harrison designed the Brick Market in Newport, Rhode Island. The building was completed in 1762 and was originally operated as an open-air market with merchants and offices on the upper floors. The store of Daniel E. Sullivan, which occupies the lower floor of the market, has a large array of products for sale, including leather goods, hardware, kitchenware, postcards, watches, and trunks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

markets (structures)
commercial buildings
hardware (components)
kitchenware
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Physical Description

1 photograph ; 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USRI.0290.0110.001

Image Dimensions

7 1/2 x 9 3/4 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Newport county (Rhode Island) [county]

Record Details

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Description Level

Item

Historical/Biographical Note

Sources


http://www.newporthistorical.org/index.php/properties/the-brick-market-building/

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