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Belcourt of Newport, Newport, RI

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Belcourt of Newport

A Gilded Age mansion on Bellevue Avenue in Newport, known for guided tours and an ongoing restoration.

657 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840 · Newport, RI

About Belcourt of Newport

Belcourt is a historic mansion on Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, dating to the 19th century. The house reflects the Gilded Age and its social history. Visitors can join a live guided tour that covers the building's history and the work done to restore it. The site also hosts a museum exhibit on Armenian life and culture.

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