The Cloister (Newport, Rhode Island)

USA / Rhode Island / Newport / Newport, Rhode Island / Ruggles Avenue, 225
 house, place with historical importance, cottage, estate (manor / mansion land), interesting place
Kernochen - Woodward Estate 1883
Architect: J.D. Johnston, alterations by Delano & Aldrich
Located at the corner of Ruggles Avenue and Wetmore Avenue
Demolished: 1950


The Cloister was built as a timber-framed guest cottage with a large round-arched granite front porch that gave the house its name. Originally the property of Catherine Lorillard Kernochan, whose villa Seaview stood next door, the house was acquired by New York financier James T. Woodward bet. 1893-1907. Upon his death in 1910, James left the estate to his nephew, William Woodward and his wife Elizabeth (Elsie) Cryder Woodward. The Woodwards embarked on a major renovation campaign with the architectural firm of Delano & Aldrich that was completed by 1914. The house was demolished in 1950 and the site is now subdivided for contemporary homes. The original stable building still stands at 221 Ruggles Avenue at the very NE corner of the lot.

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Coordinates:   41°28'4"N   71°18'7"W

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  • The Cloister was purchased by James T. Woodward (1845-1910), brother of William Woodward (1876-1953) sometime after 1883, but before 1907. The original stables structure still stands at 221 Ruggles Avenue.
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