Longfield
Also known as Gibson, Charles Dana, House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Longfield
Longfield, at 1200 Hope St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 17, 1972. It was among the first 5 of Bristol’s 13 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Gothic Revival, as it does for 31 other Rhode Island listings. The listing covers 1.3 acres.
What it isBuilding in Rhode Island, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 60 MB · National Archives↗Finding Longfield
1200 Hope St., Bristol
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Gothic Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Gothic Revival.
Memories of Longfield
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Longfield
Is Longfield on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 17, 1972 (Register number 72000016).
Is Longfield a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Rhode Island has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Joseph Reynolds House, 0.9 miles away.
Can you visit Longfield?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Longfield?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 60 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41374800 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.