The Redwood Library and Athenaeum is a subscription library, museum, rare book repository and research center founded in 1747, and located at 50 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island.
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📚Must-See for History Buffs, Artists, and Bibliophiles📚
It's more than just a library! The Redwood Library contains historical artifacts (rotating displays), artwork (some originals!), sculpture, and, of course, thousands of books (many of which are several hundred years old). It's free to enter and browse (there are bathrooms as well!). The library staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about their work. Please support this invaluable establishment with your...
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Love that this private library is free to visit for the public (not all rooms, but the most historic ones are accessible, and the temporary gallery exhibit is too). Lots of history in this building, and there's a room of strange books that you can buy for $1 each. Very kind lady at the front desk was happy to tell us all about the library and...
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The Redwood Library and Athenaeum is a national treasure that is here to be appreciated by all. It is open to the public. There is parking across the street and access is fully handicap accessible. Not only it is a lovely serene space, wonderful librarians who are there to help but offers it also wonderful events that should...
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