Chateau-sur-Mer, Newport, RI Photos

Chateau-sur-Mer (1852) (474 Bellevue Ave.) is in the Italianate style and was built by China Trade Merchant William Westmore. Designed by architect Seth C. Bradford then Richard Morris Hunt, this House Museum is on the National Register and run by the Preservation Society of Newport County.

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Chateau-sur-Mer run by Preservation Society of Newport County. Newport, RI.Chateau-sur-Mer side facade & porch built by China Trade Merchant William Westmore. Newport, RI.Tower of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Chateau-sur-Mer (1852) (474 Bellevue Ave.) run by Preservation Society of Newport County. Newport, RI. Style: Italianate. Architect: Seth C. Bradford then Richard Morris Hunt. On National Register.Chateau-sur-Mer side facade & porch built by China Trade Merchant William Westmore. Newport, RI.Tower of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Tower of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Round gate at side of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Tower of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Round gate at side of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Billiard room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Billiard room fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Billiard room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Billiard room fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Wood & tile surround on billiard room fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Art tiles on billiard room fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bookcases with ceramics in billiard room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bookcases with Wedgwood ceramics in billiard room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Wood & tile surround on billiard room fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Art tiles on billiard room fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bookcases with ceramics in billiard room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bookcases with Wedgwood ceramics in billiard room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Silver visiting card holder at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Vase with dragon wrapped around it at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great Hall by Richard Morris Hunt at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Stained glass skylight over Great Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Silver visiting card holder at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Vase with dragon wrapped around it at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great Hall by Richard Morris Hunt at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Stained glass skylight over Great Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Great Hall by Richard Morris Hunt with Eastlake woodwork & painted ceiling fresco at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Paintings line second floor balcony of Great Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great Hall Eastlake balustrade & light fixture at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great Hall Eastlake fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Great Hall by Richard Morris Hunt with Eastlake woodwork & painted ceiling fresco at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Paintings line second floor balcony of Great Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great Hall Eastlake balustrade & light fixture at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great Hall Eastlake fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Great Hall Eastlake fireplace tiles at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great Hall Eastlake wood paneling & furniture at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Landscape painting by John F. Kensett at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great Hall fireplace & table views from balcony above at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Great Hall Eastlake fireplace tiles at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great Hall Eastlake wood paneling & furniture at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Landscape painting by John F. Kensett at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great Hall fireplace & table views from balcony above at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Great Hall wood table by Richard Morris Hunt at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Library at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Library fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Library fireplace painted tiles by Minton at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Great Hall wood table by Richard Morris Hunt at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Library at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Library fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Library fireplace painted tiles by Minton at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Library bookcase at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Wooden ceiling at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Sideboard surrounded by paintings in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Library bookcase at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Wooden ceiling at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Sideboard surrounded by paintings in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Light of Other Days horse-drawn coach painting in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Sideboard with marquetry in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Marble Hall ceiling at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Marble sculpture of seated male nude in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Light of Other Days horse-drawn coach painting in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Sideboard with marquetry in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Marble Hall ceiling at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Marble sculpture of seated male nude in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Marble sculpture of winged figures in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Portrait painting in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Portrait painting in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Portrait of Walter Langdon in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Marble sculpture of winged figures in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Portrait painting in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Portrait painting in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Portrait of Walter Langdon in Marble Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Green Parlor at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Ballroom fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Marble carving details of Ballroom fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.French mantle clock in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Green Parlor at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Ballroom fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Marble carving details of Ballroom fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.French mantle clock in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Settee in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Embroidered armchair in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Floral drapery in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Rococo wood paneling in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Settee in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Embroidered armchair in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Floral drapery in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Rococo wood paneling in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Grand piano in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Converted gaslight chandelier in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Table support by three sculpted cranes in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room in Renaissance Revival style by Luigi Fruillini at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Grand piano in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Converted gaslight chandelier in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Table support by three sculpted cranes in Ballroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room in Renaissance Revival style by Luigi Fruillini at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Dining room sideboard with carvings of Bacchus, game birds, fruit & flowers at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Majolica ceramic plaque with hunting scene by Theodore Deck at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room silver at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room silver at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Dining room sideboard with carvings of Bacchus, game birds, fruit & flowers at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Majolica ceramic plaque with hunting scene by Theodore Deck at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room silver at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room silver at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Ceramic lion at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room silver centerpiece at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room wine cooler at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bird & flower basket painting in dining room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Ceramic lion at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room silver centerpiece at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room wine cooler at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bird & flower basket painting in dining room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Dining room ceiling at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Baroque painting on dining room ceiling at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Cherubs painted on dining room ceiling at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room side table, portrait & Florentine decorative leather walls at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Dining room ceiling at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Baroque painting on dining room ceiling at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Cherubs painted on dining room ceiling at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room side table, portrait & Florentine decorative leather walls at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Portrait of father & daughter at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Portrait of George Peabody Wetmore, Esq. at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bacchus carving on sideboard in dining room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room fireplace tiles with hunting scenes at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Portrait of father & daughter at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Portrait of George Peabody Wetmore, Esq. at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bacchus carving on sideboard in dining room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Dining room fireplace tiles with hunting scenes at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Florentine decorative leather wall covering in dining room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.China closet at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.China collection at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Silver & china serving dishes at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Florentine decorative leather wall covering in dining room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.China closet at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.China collection at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Silver & china serving dishes at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Glassware at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Family crest on plate at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Glass goblets & porcelain serving dish at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Porcelain platter with coat of arms at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Glassware at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Family crest on plate at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Glass goblets & porcelain serving dish at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Porcelain platter with coat of arms at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Silver tureen with cover at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Silver serving dish with cover at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Silver salts at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Porcelain Chinese bowl at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Silver tureen with cover at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Silver serving dish with cover at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Silver salts at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Porcelain Chinese bowl at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Porcelain Chinese covered platter at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Porcelain Chinese bowl at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Porcelain service with roses & poppies trim with coat of arms at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Chinese porcelain service at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Porcelain Chinese covered platter at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Porcelain Chinese bowl at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Porcelain service with roses & poppies trim with coat of arms at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Chinese porcelain service at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Grand staircase in Eastlake style with mural by Richard Morris Hunt at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grand staircase in Eastlake style with mural at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grand staircase in Eastlake style by Richard Morris Hunt at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grand staircase with torchere at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Grand staircase in Eastlake style with mural by Richard Morris Hunt at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grand staircase in Eastlake style with mural at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grand staircase in Eastlake style by Richard Morris Hunt at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grand staircase with torchere at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Grand staircase in Eastlake style at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Patinated bronze torchere on Grand staircase at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grand staircase in Eastlake newel post at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Staircase ceiling design at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Grand staircase in Eastlake style at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Patinated bronze torchere on Grand staircase at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Grand staircase in Eastlake newel post at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Staircase ceiling design at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Tapestry on balcony at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Pitcher & wash basin at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Electric table lamp at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Tapestry on balcony at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Pitcher & wash basin at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Electric table lamp at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Bedroom suite at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom desk at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom bookcase at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Bedroom suite at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom desk at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom bookcase at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Bedroom fireplace with screen & chairs at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Candlestick with prisms at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Cloisonné vase at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Vanity table with dresser set at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Bedroom fireplace with screen & chairs at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Candlestick with prisms at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Cloisonné vase at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Vanity table with dresser set at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Porcelain pitcher & basin at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom with curtained cradle at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Porcelain vase on bedroom table at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Curtained cradle in bedroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Porcelain pitcher & basin at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom with curtained cradle at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Porcelain vase on bedroom table at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Curtained cradle in bedroom at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Bedroom chest with marquetry at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom with marble fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom with marble fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom desk at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Bedroom chest with marquetry at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom with marble fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom with marble fireplace at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom desk at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Second floor room with atrium houses collection of Wedgwood china at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Collection of Wedgwood ceramics at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Tray with butterfly design at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Ceramic square mouth pitchers decorated with water lilies at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Second floor room with atrium houses collection of Wedgwood china at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Collection of Wedgwood ceramics at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Tray with butterfly design at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Ceramic square mouth pitchers decorated with water lilies at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Blue sitting room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Blue sitting room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Cabinet with stone fruit & Rococo-style decoration at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Wedgwood collection at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Blue sitting room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Blue sitting room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Cabinet with stone fruit & Rococo-style decoration at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Wedgwood collection at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Wedgwood Jasperware cheese dome with maidens & cherubs at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Majolica grapevine & strawberry grape leaf plate at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Wedgwood Majolica Chrysanthemum plate at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Wedgwood Majolica plate at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Wedgwood Jasperware cheese dome with maidens & cherubs at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Majolica grapevine & strawberry grape leaf plate at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Wedgwood Majolica Chrysanthemum plate at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Wedgwood Majolica plate at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
"Captain Jones of the Macedonian" commemorative creamware pitcher prob. by Leeds Pottery Co., England at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Portrait of Mrs. Beverly Bogert by Douglas Granvil Chandor at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom with red Chinese screen at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Ceiling design at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
"Captain Jones of the Macedonian" commemorative creamware pitcher prob. by Leeds Pottery Co., England at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Portrait of Mrs. Beverly Bogert (1946) by Douglas Granvil Chandor at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom with red Chinese screen at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Ceiling design at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Bedroom with red Chinese screen at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Ceramic birds at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom fireplace with display case mantle at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom with tapestry at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Bedroom with red Chinese screen at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Ceramic birds at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom fireplace with display case mantle at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom with tapestry at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Bedroom with tapestry at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Courtship in Sleepy Hollow: Ichabod Crane & Katrina van Tassel sculpture by John Rogers at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Tête-à-têtes loveseat at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Armoire & daybed at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Bedroom with tapestry at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Courtship in Sleepy Hollow: Ichabod Crane & Katrina van Tassel sculpture (1868) by John Rogers at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Tête-à-têtes loveseat at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Armoire & daybed at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Fireplace mantle with clock, lamps & bric-a-brac at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Ceiling decoration at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom fireplace with blue Delft Biblical tiles at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Vanity table at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Fireplace mantle with clock, lamps & bric-a-brac at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Ceiling decoration at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bedroom fireplace with blue Delft Biblical tiles at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Vanity table at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Sketch of mother & child by Mary Cassatt at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bathroom with wood-framed tub at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great White Fleet glass covered dishes at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.
Sketch of mother & child by Mary Cassatt at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Bathroom with wood-framed tub at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.Great White Fleet glass covered dishes at Chateau-sur-Mer. Newport, RI.

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