Brick Market entrance, glazing, and signage
Description
The city's museum building gets new storefront glass, a relocated door, an ADA walkway, new signage, and temporary banners — approved on revised plans.
Impact summary
Would give the museum ADA access, a bigger first floor, and a weather-sealed entrance at a highly visible Washington Square corner.
Applicant
- Name
- The City of Newport
- Address
- 365 (0) Thames St, Plat 24, Lot 001
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 3
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Historic District Commission
Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Historic District Commission (Regular) - Jul 14, 2026
The city's museum building gets new storefront glass, a relocated door, an ADA walkway, new signage, and temporary banners — approved on revised plans.
Historic District Commission (Regular) - Jun 11, 2026
Glass infill of the landmark arcade, ADA ramp, and new signage continued to July 14 with a design review committee to explore alternatives.
Historic District Commission (Regular) - May 12, 2026
Glass vestibule and arch infill plus signage were split: temporary banners approved, the rest continued to June with a site visit.
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