Riviera
5 Halidon Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island
Built for William W. Fox, President of the New York Gas Light Company, it was originally called "Bay Terrace". It was then purchased by Judge Hugh T. Dickey (1811-1892) who changed its name to "Riviera". Mrs Dickey put it on the map as one of the most fashionable cottages to be seen at during the Newport season....
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In 1903, Mrs Natalie (Dresser) Brown paid $150,000 for its superb waterfront position. She knocked it down and built Harbour Court in its place which is today the clubhouse for the New York Yacht Club at Newport.
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Contributed by Mark Meredith on 06/11/2018 and last updated on 17/05/2022.
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