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Dorr Mansion built 1809

109 Benefit Street in Providence RI

John Brown House built in 1786 on Power St corner of Benefit

The Dorr Mansion was the scene of many a pilgrimage.

It stands upon ground that was a part of the original home lot of

Roger Williams and near where his grave was supposed to be.

It was long the residence of Thomas W Dorr whose efforts at reform

brought about the Dorr Rebellion in 1842.

Helped Rhode Island to gain the adoption of a State Constitution after

180 years of Royal Charter government.

The John Brown House built by John Brown who was a merchant prince

of Providence.

The bricks were brought from England and the mahogany from San

Domingo on his own ships.

The house is known as one of the finest Georgian style houses in

this country.

John Quincy Adams called it the most magnificent and elegant private

mansion that he had ever seen on this continent.

Washington and many other men of note have been hospitably entertained

Here.

The little weather beaten statues that surmount the gate posts

are subjects of a pretty tradition.

When the statues hear the clock strike twelve they bow to each other

and turn to stone again.

Providence RI

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