Glass wall, vestibule, ADA ramp, and signage, 365 Thames St
Description
Continued hearing on the city's plan to replace a glass wall and vestibule, infill arches with storefront glass, re-lay brick flooring, add an ADA ramp with handrails, replace signage, and install three temporary banners.
Impact summary
Would change the street-facing appearance of a prominent contributing building and improve accessibility.
Applicant
- Name
- The City of Newport
- Address
- 365 (0) Thames St, Newport, RI
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (2)
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.
City Hall area accessibility and facade changes at 365 Thames Street
The city-owned Brick Market building on Thames Street is getting an accessible, code-compliant entrance, new storefront glass, and new signage for the Museum of Newport History, which sees 35-40,000 visitors a year. The Historical Society revised the plan to answer earlier commission concerns.
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