'The Heart of Newport' | City Leaders Look to Preserve History of Monmouth Street as Redevelopment Looms

'The heart of Newport' | City leaders look to preserve history of Monmouth Street as redevelopment looms

Newport's Historic Preservation Commission is proposing a new historical overlay for Monmouth Street that would strengthen renovation and change guidelines for businesses, based on their historical value.

Newport explores new historic protections for Monmouth Street

Newport is considering a local historic district overlay along Monmouth Street.  The Newport Historic Preservation Commission held a town hall on July 29 to gather input from property owners in the affected area. The proposed overlay would cover Monmouth Street from Third Street to 11th Street, along with several adjacent properties that contribute to the district, including Southgate House Revival.  A local historic district overlay protects ol…