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Newport was the first city to pass a traffic ordinance (1687).
Newport has the oldest synagogue in the U.S. (Touro built in 1759).
Newport operated the first ferry service (1657).
Newport has the oldest tavern building in continuous use in the U.S. (White Horse Tavern build in 1673).
Newport has the oldest Bank Building in the U.S.
Newport had the first gas illuminated street lights (1803).
Newport has the oldest newspaper in continuous operation in the U.S. (the Newport Mercury started in 1758).
Newport is home to the oldest U.S. Naval War College.
Newport hosted the first circus in the country (1774).
Newport was home to the first Open Golf Tournament (1895).
Newport was home to the first International Polo Match (1886).
Newport was home to the first National Lawn Tennis Championships (1899).
Newport was home of the first woman telephone operator.
Newport was the site of the first land grant for schools.
Newport has the oldest circulating library in continuous use in the U.S. (Redwood Library - Established 1745).
Newport was home of the first woman newspaper editor.
Newport was the site of the first public roller skating rink in the U.S.
Newport hosted the first systematic advertised public lectures on anatomy and surgery given in America (1752).
Newport was the site of the first automobile arrest in the country (1904 when the offender was charged with driving 15 miles per hour).
Newport was home to the first educated dental surgeon.
Newport (colonial capital of R.I.) was the first of the thirteen colonies to declare its independence from England. (May 4, 1776).
Newport was the site of the first permanet quaker settlement in North America. (Quaker Meeting House established).
Newport has the oldest military unit in continuous service under its original charter in 1741.
Newport was the site of the first airplane passenger line in the U.S. (between Newport and New York).
Newport was home to the first admiral of the American navy.
Newport held the first notable celebration of George Washington's birthday (1781 hosted by Count De Rochambeau).
Newport had the first photograph taken by electric light (1866).
Newport was home to the first auto race (1895).
Newport was home to the first duplex house (located on 57 Farewell Street).
Newport is home to the oldest typewriter in America (held by the Newport Historical Society).
Newport was home to the first female lighthouse keeper.
Newport was the site of the first church steeple in the U.S. |
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olja1234 Sat Dec 15, 2007 18:44 UTC
Last year I made a day trip to Newport (from Boston). Thanks for all historic facts you collected in this page. | etfromnc Thu Dec 14, 2006 21:23 UTC
Love your history of Newport. Do you collect "firsts"? There are places where you could still get a ticket for driving 15 mph but it would be for getting in people's way. What is the central item in the pic where you warn us to be careful where we drive? | alucas Mon Aug 29, 2005 00:44 UTC
Very interesting history, and great pictures | cjg1 Sat Nov 6, 2004 10:09 UTC
Here we go again. Heading back up that way in a few hours |
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