Browning's Beach Historic District

Browning's Beach Historic District is a historic district west of the junction between Card Pond and Matunuck Beach Roads in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. It encompasses a cluster of four beach houses located on a barrier beach facing Long Island Sound south of Cards Pond, and accessed via a private gravel drive extending from Cards Pond Road. The four houses, along with several outbuildings, were built in the early years of the 20th century, and are architecturally diverse expressions of Queen Anne, Shingle, and Colonial Revival elements. Typical architectural elements include shingle siding, recessed porches, and chalet-style roofs.

Browning's Beach Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
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Location	South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Coordinates	41°22′26″N 71°33′52″W
Area	20 acres (8.1 ha)
Built	1895
Architectural style	Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Queen Anne, Late Victorian
NRHP reference No.	97000952 [1]
Added to NRHP	September 5, 1997

Unfortunately, erosion and storms like Hurricane Sandy in 2012 caused damage to the beaches and houses. The four houses are know all on pegs and have been moved back from their original locations.^[2]

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.^[1]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Rhode Island

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
2. "NRHP nomination for Browning's Beach Historic District" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved September 25, 2014.