Working to Preserve the History of Our Neighborhood
The History and Archive Committee’s mission is to collect, preserve and share the history of our unique neighborhood with Point Association members, researchers and other interested parties.
If you are interested in joining the History and Archives Committee, please email us at HistoryandArchives@ThePointAssociation.org.
Online Photos and Maps
The Point Association’s Photo Album
Providence Digital Library Photos
Newport Historical Society Collections Online
Our Physical Archive
To request information from our archives, please email us at: HistoryandArchives@thepointassocation.org
We are a volunteer group, so please allow time for us to respond.
Books and Journals
- Newport Directories
- Journal of the Newport Historical Society
- Nautical and Marine
- Architecture
- The Point Association’s Map Collection
Point Association Information since our founding in 1955
- The Green Light
- Correspondences
- Meeting Notes
Collections
Researching the History of Your House
- We have compiled a list of sources for researching your home on the Point: How to Research Your House on the Point
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- Newport Historical Society House Research Resources and Services
Organizations that Have Helped Us
Much gratitude and thanks is due to the following organizations who have advised our History and Archives Committee. We encourage everyone to support these organizations and to take advantage of the many interesting programs and tours they offer.
- Newport Restoration Foundation
- The Preservation Society of Newport County
- Newport Historical Society
- Redwood Library and Antenaeum
We also would like to thank Salve Regina University for their continued guidance in organizing, properly storing and digitizing the materials in our archives.