Sheldon House
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About Sheldon House
Sheldon House, at 458 Scituate Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 5, 1989. It was among the first 10 of Cranston’s 24 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Colonial, as it does for 41 other Rhode Island listings.
What it isHistoric house 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 · 68 MB · National Archives↗Finding Sheldon House
458 Scituate Ave., Cranston
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
8 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial.
Memories of Sheldon House
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Questions about Sheldon House
Is Sheldon House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 5, 1989 (Register number 88001123).
Is Sheldon House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Rhode Island has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is The Arcade, 5.2 miles away.
Can you visit Sheldon House?
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 Sheldon House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 68 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 41375181 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.