Luce Hall

Luce Hall was the first purpose-built building for the U.S. Naval War College, founded at , in 1884. It is located at Building 1, Luce Avenue, .
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  • Type: University building
  • Description: building in Newport, Rhode Island, United States
  • Address: RI

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include United States Naval War College and Naval War College Museum.

College
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The Naval War College is the staff college and "Home of Thought" for the United States Navy at in . The NWC educates and develops leaders, supports defining the future Navy and associated roles and missions, supports combat readiness, and strengthens global maritime partnerships.

Museum
The in , is one of 10 official American museums operated by the United States Navy, under the direction of the Naval History & Heritage Command and in co-operation with the . is situated 360 feet east of Luce Hall.

Bridge
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The Claiborne Pell Bridge, commonly known as the Newport Bridge, is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the in . is situated 3,600 feet southwest of Luce Hall.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newport and Jamestown.

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is a beautiful seaside city in that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000, this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.

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is a village on Conanicut Island, a small parcel of land that connects mainland Rhode Island to Aquidneck Island in Bay. is 25 miles south of and offers plenty of shopping, dining and recreation.

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lies south of Portsmouth and north of Newport, Rhode Island. This geographical location is what gave this town its name. was founded in 1743 when unjust taxation and a growing population caused freeholders in Newport to petition for independence.

Luce Hall

Latitude
41.50744° or 41° 30′ 27″ north
Longitude
-71.32954° or 71° 19′ 46″ west
Elevation
43 feet (13 metres)
Inception
1892
Levels
3
Open location code
87HCGM4C+X5
Open­Street­Map ID
way 229922550
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­university
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­maritime
Geo­Names ID
7211585
Wiki­data ID
Q1873143
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In Other Languages

From German to Turkish—“Luce Hall” goes by many names.
  • German: “Luce Hall”
  • Turkish: “Luce Hall”

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