Preservation Society of Newport County
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The Preservation Society of Newport County is a private, non-profit organization based in Newport, Rhode Island. It is Rhode Island's largest and most-visited cultural organization. The organization protects the architectural heritage of Newport County, especially the Bellevue Avenue Historic District. Seven of its 14 historic properties and landscapes are National Historic Landmarks, and most are open to the public.
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Founded | 1945 |
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Founder | Katherine Warren |
Type | non-profit |
Purpose | Preserve a collection of historic house museums in Newport County |
Headquarters | Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island |
Region served | Newport County, Rhode Island |
CEO & Executive Director | Trudy Coxe |
Website | newportmansions |
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The organization has filed lawsuits to block offshore wind farms in Rhode Island, arguing that wind farms harm scenic views and threaten "historic resources".[1][2]