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City Hall vestibule, ADA ramp and signage

Description

The City of Newport sought permission for a new glass wall and vestibule, an ADA-compliant ramp with handrails, new exterior signage, and three temporary banners at 365 Thames St.

Impact summary

This would improve accessibility to a major public building in the heart of the historic waterfront district.

Applicant

Name: The City of Newport
Address: 365 (0) Thames St, Newport, RI (Plat 24, Lot 001)

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Recorded in the meeting · Historic District Commission

Tabled

Last discussed May 12, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

May 12, 2026

Historic District Commission (Regular) - May 12, 2026

The City of Newport sought permission for a new glass wall and vestibule, an ADA-compliant ramp with handrails, new exterior signage, and three temporary banners at 365 Thames St.

Related issues (1)

Brick Market arcade enclosure and museum accessibility

The Museum of Newport History wants to fill in the open arches of the Peter Harrison-designed Brick Market with storefront glass to gain ADA access and first-floor exhibit space. Commissioners are split: some see a functional improvement, others say closing the historic arcade damages one of Newport's most important buildings.

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