John Brown House
The John Brown House borders the campus of Brown University at 52 Power Street on College Hill in Providence, Rhode Island. Completed in 1788, it was the first mansion to be built in Providence and is named after its first owner, John Brown, a statesman, merchant, slave trader, and early benefactor of the University.
- Museum
- …is also known as “John Brown House Museum”
- …is operated by Rhode Island Historical Society
- …has 3 floors
- Description: historic house in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Address: 52 Power Street, Providence, RI 02906
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Latitude
41.82317° or 41° 49′ 23″ north
Longitude
-71.40332° or 71° 24′ 12″ west
Open location code
87HCRHFW+7M
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OpenStreetMap feature
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