Architecture in Rhode Island

Discover 14 places to experience unusual architecture in Rhode Island.

Cranston Street Armory

Providence, Rhode Island

Cranston Street Armory

A gothic-styled structure that has been the location for several movies.

The interior of the hotel.

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Biltmore

Rumors of the occult haunt this upscale 1920s hotel.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Modern Diner

The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.

The southward-facing entrance of the house.

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Conanicut Island Lighthouse

This storybook New England home is actually a decommissioned lighthouse.

The Turk's Head adorning the third floor.

Providence, Rhode Island

Turk's Head Building

The stone sculpture of an Ottoman soldier is an homage to a lost Providence landmark.

"Superman Building."

Providence, Rhode Island

Industrial National Bank Building

Rhode Island's tallest building bears a resemblance to the "Daily Planet" building and has been empty for more than five years.

Newport, Rhode Island

Hidden Train in a Cherub Relief

An unexpected Easter egg lurks in the background of a cherub wall relief at the Breakers mansion.

Providence, Rhode Island

Fleur-De-Lys Studio

An architectural statement of artistic intent smack in the middle of Providence, Rhode Island's Colonial uniformity.

The Southeast lighthouse.

New Shoreham, Rhode Island

Southeast Lighthouse

An architecturally unique lighthouse that had to be lifted up and moved to avoid falling in the sea.

H.P. Lovecraft's last residence

Providence, Rhode Island

H.P. Lovecraft House

Last residence of H.P. Lovecraft featured in his story "The Haunter of the Dark."

Carey Mansion, aka Collinwood

Newport, Rhode Island

Carey Mansion

This Rhode Island mansion was a stand-in for the exteriors of Collinwood in the original "Dark Shadows" series.

the entrance to the fort

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Fort Wetherill

Abandoned Coast Artillery fort now serves as a graffiti canvas and sightseeing vantage point.

The side of the Clingstone House. (wallyg/Flickr)

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Clingstone House

Eco-friendly island mansion.

Belcourt's east façade, originally rear of the castle, faces Bellevue Avenue.

Newport, Rhode Island

Belcourt Castle

A 60-room castle constructed by a horse-racing heir.

Newport, Rhode Island

Touro Synagogue

Oldest synagogue in the United States.

Are we missing something unusual in Rhode Island?