Slide Title

Augustus Lucas House

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Date

Winter 12-1971

Description

Originally built in 1721 and enlarged around 1745, this historic home on the corner of Division and Mary St, was owned by Augustus Lucas, a slave trader. His grandson, Augustus Johnson, later owned the house. Johnson was appointed stamp master in 1765 and was driven from town by riots in response to the Stamp Act later that year.

Notes

Bibliography: Jordy, William H. "Buildings of Rhode Island" Oxford University Press, 2004, p. 539-540.

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Photographer

Subject Headings

Dwellings – Rhode Island – Newport; Space (Architecture) – Rhode Island -- Newport;

Country Name

United States

Region Name

Rhode Island

City Name

Newport

Street Address

40 Division St.

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Keywords

Newport; Augustus Lucas; historic buildings

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