Rockhurst (Rhode Island)

Rockhurst
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Alternative namesAspen Hall
General information
Architectural styleChâteauesque
LocationRough Point
AddressBellevue Avenue
Town or cityNewport, Rhode Island
CountryUnited States
Year(s) built1891
DemolishedSeptember 1955
Design and construction
Architect(s)Peabody and Stearns

Rockhurst was built on Bellevue Avenue at Rough Point Newport, Rhode Island in 1891 for Mrs. H. Mortimer Brooks by Peabody and Stearns.[1] The Châteauesque style exterior featured rounded towers with candlesnuffer roofs flanking a central block with an open arcaded gallery along the second story.[2] It was made of farm stone and wood shingles.