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THE DRIVE,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND,Historical Homes

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THE DRIVE,NEWPORT,RHODE ISLAND,Historical Homes ,1872 Antique Wood Engraving

Historical Collectible Art Print

Newport is a city in Newport County, Rhode Island. Newport was founded in 1639 by William Coddington, John Clarke, and others, who left Portsmouth, Rhode Island after a political fallout with Anne Hutchinson and her followers. Newport soon grew to become the most important port in colonial Rhode Island. A public school was established in 1640. In the mid 1600's, a group of Jews fleeing the inquisition in Spain and Portugal were allowed to settle in Newport. The Newport congregation is the second oldest Jewish congregation in the United States. At the same time, a large number of Quakers settled in Newport. The evidence of this population can be seen today in the fact that many streets are named after trees. The Quaker meetinghouse in Newport (1699) is the oldest house of worship in Rhode Island. At the same time, a large population of Baptists settled in Newport. In 1727, James Franklin (brother of Benjamin) was printing in Newport; in 1732, he published the first newspaper, the Rhode Island Gazette. In 1758, his son James founded the Mercury, a weekly paper. Throughout the 18th century the famous Goddard and Townsend furniture was made in Newport. Newport was also a major center of pirate activity during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. So many pirates used Newport as their base of operations that the London Board of Trade made an official complaint to the English government. The most famous pirate who made Newport his base was Thomas Tew. Tew was very popular with the locals, after one of his pirating voyages, it was reported that almost the whole town came out to greet him.

PUBLISHED DATE	1872
PAGE SIZE: approx	12 INCHES x 9 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE: approx	9 X 6 1/2 INCHES
CONDITION	ENGRAVING with text on the back. Excellent condition. Heavier paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail.This beautiful rare item would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures.

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SKU	060105k2-thedrive.jpg
Quantity in stock	1 item(s) available
Weight	2.00 0
Price:	US$9.99

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