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National Register Nomination, Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Ri 02809, Eric Deitz
National Register Nomination, Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Ri 02809, Eric Deitz
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Linden Place is a Federal-style residence located in Bristol, Rhode Island on 1.8 acres of land, including three outbuildings. The mansion was constructed in 1810 by Russell Warren and is significant under Criteria B and C in the areas of two of its residents and its architecture. Original owner, George DeWolf and his family had strong ties to the triangle trade and was one of the largest importer of slaves in the country during the nineteenth century. Samuel Colt, grandson of DeWolf, was a respected business man who played an important role in the rubber industry in Bristol and eventually …