The exterior dome is modeled after the Custom House Building in Dublin, Ireland. The street overlooks downtown Providence and the waterfront. Tours are available through the Providence Preservation Society. Closed to the public. It was established in 1764 as Rhode Island College in Warren and was relocated to Providence in 1770.
Tours are available.
It is a restored Georgian style house and is furnished with fine examples of Colonial antiques, decorative arts and pewter and silver collections. Other exhibits and maps are devoted to the exploration and settlement of America. Located at corner of George and Brown Sts. Inside there is an 1851 refurbished Hook organ and 17 th century altar table. Many of Providence's early settlers are buried in the adjoining graveyard.