• The WantonLymanHazard House is one of the oldest houses in Newport, Rhode Island, built around 1697. It is also one of the oldest houses in the state.
  • Our second was the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, only a block away. Built in 1697, it is considered the oldest surviving house in Newport.
  • Details on how the Newport Historical Society will transform Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House into Center for Black History.
  • WantonLymanHazard House (Stephen Mumford House) (National Historic Landmarks/National Park Service).
  • The home that is now known as the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard house was first built in approximately 1697 for a merchant named Stephen Mumford.
  • Throughout its history, the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House reflected the tastes and aspirations of a thriving seaport town.
  • In 1960, the WantonLymanHazard House was recognized for its historical significance and was among the first houses to be designated as a National Historic...
  • Located within the downtown section of the Newport Historic District, the WantonLymanHazard House stands as a cherished testament to centuries of history.
  • The Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House in Newport, RI is the oldest surviving house in the city, built in 1697.