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Hammersmith Farm is a Victorian mansion and estate located at 225 Harrison Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It was a childhood home of First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, and the site of the reception for her wedding to U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy in September, 1953.
Oct 24, 2012 · Learn about the history and architecture of Hammersmith Farm, a large Newport \"cottage\" that was once owned by the Auchincloss family and the Kennedy family. See photos of the estate and its surviving buildings, such as The Castle, The Palace and The Windmill.
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Sep 26, 2017 · Hammersmith Farm - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) United States. Rhode Island (RI) Newport. Things to Do in Newport. Hammersmith Farm. 1 review. #69 of 116 things to do in Newport. Farms. Write a review. About. Meets animal welfare guidelines. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences.
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Jul 21, 2023 · Hammersmith Farm in Newport, R.I., was the site of the 1953 wedding reception of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy and John F. Kennedy. Learn how a couple bought and restored the historic estate, and see photos of its stunning views and interiors.
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The reception was held at Hammersmith Farm, the family of the bride’s 300-acre property nearby. There were so many people at the reception that it took the newlyweds over two hours to greet all of them in the receiving line. Their first dance was to ‘ I Married an Angel ‘ by Meyer Davis and His Orchestra.
Mar 25, 2024 · Hammersmith Farm is a historic estate in Newport, Rhode Island, that was once a summer home of the Kennedy family. Learn about its origins, design, and role in American politics and society.
Aug 20, 2019 · 225 Harrison Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island. Built in 1887, for John Winthrop Auchincloss (1853-1938) and his wife, Joanna Hone Russell (1856-1933). The 28-room mansion sat on a 97-acre farm first named "Hammersmith Island" by William Brenton (1610-1674), 2nd Governor of Rhode Island.
