Thomas F. Hoppin House

Thomas F. Hoppin House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark District Contributing Property
Location	Providence, Rhode Island
Coordinates
Built	1853
Architect	Morse, Alpheus C.
Architectural style	Renaissance
Part of	College Hill Historic District (#70000019)
NRHP Reference #	73000072
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	February 6, 1973
Designated NHLDCP	November 10, 1970

The Thomas F. Hoppin House is an historic house at 383 Benefit Street in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. The house was built c. 1853 to a design by Alpheus C. Morse, and is an elaborate local example of an Italianate palazzo-style residence. The Hoppins were well known for the social gatherings, and their house became known as the "house of a thousand candles".

It is home to the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. Founded by the Annenberg Foundation, the Annenberg Institute aims to help urban communities, schools and districts build smart school systems that provide both excellent education and equitable opportunities for every student.

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Providence, Rhode Island

External links

• Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. RI-166, "Thomas F. Hoppin House, 383 Benefit Street, Providence, Providence County, RI", 2 photos, 8 data pages