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Hearthside
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Hearthside is a beautiful stone mansion located in Rhode Island. This stone mansion is one of the important tourist attractions of Rhode Island. Heartside was built in 1810 and is one of the oldest historical buildings of the state. Located on the Great Road, it has been attracting huge numbers of tourists. Till 1996 it was used as a private residence. The beautiful structure of the mansion will remind of the old times.
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In 2001, a group of people formed a non-profit organization called 'Friendship of Hearthside', their main aim was to look after the property. Even now they are preserving this great structure. They also help in promoting the historical significance of Hearthside. Hearthside is one of the best examples of 19th century architectural style and because of its historical significance the mansion was registered in National Register of Historical Places.
The architectural style of Hearthside is very unique. Visitors to the mansion are often mesmerized with its beauty. During your visit to Rhode Island, don't forget to visit this beautiful historical structure. Hearthside is a two storey mansion and is built of fieldstone. The design of the mansion is beautiful as it has a gable roof. The impressive designs on the ceiling and walls will take you to the old era. One interesting thing about Hearthside is its fire place. It has 10 fireplaces in ten rooms. This spectacular mansion is a must visit place in Rhode island.
As the mansion has a great history many call it as “The House That love Built”. The Romantic history of Hearthside makes it one of the popular historic sites of Rhode Island. So, to enjoy the pleasure of visiting a historical site don't forget to visit Hearthside. This vacation make your holiday more interesting by planning your trip to Rhode Island.
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