Rockhurst (Rhode Island)
| Rockhurst | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | Aspen Hall |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Châteauesque |
| Location | Rough Point |
| Address | Bellevue Avenue |
| Town or city | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Country | United States |
| Year(s) built | 1891 |
| Demolished | September 1955 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Peabody and Stearns |
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Rockhurst was built on Bellevue Avenue at Rough Point Newport, Rhode Island in 1891 for Mrs. H. Mortimer Brooks by Peabody and Stearns. The Châteauesque style exterior featured rounded towers with candlesnuffer roofs flanking a central block with an open arcaded gallery along the second story. It was made of farm stone and wood shingles.