Print, Photographic

Object number
P8074
Creator
Hopf, John T.
Date
circa 1975
Description
An aerial black and white photograph depicting the redevelopment of northern Thames Street and the construction of America's Cup Avenue. At center (western Thames Street) is the Brick Market retail and condominium development. Along the waterfront, the newly constructed four-lane America's Cup Avenue is visible. To the left, the Long Wharf Mall, also newly-built, can be seen. At right is the Historic Hill neighborhood; notable buildings include St. Paul's Church, the Colony House, the Army and Navy Y.M.C.A., the Newport County Courthouse, the Second Congregational Church, and the Clarke School.
Subjects
America's Cup Avenue
Army and Navy Y.M.C.A.
Brick Market
Clarke School
Colony House
Long Wharf
Newport County Courthouse
Second Congregational Church
St. Paul's Church
Thames Street
United Baptist Church
Urban renewal
Washington Square