National Register of Historic Places - Rhode Island Historical ...

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Continuation sheet 64 Item number 10 Page 3
of the Misquamicut Golf Club is included for the architectura.l qua] ity of
the clubhouse, the scenic value of its landscaped grounds, and the im
portant role of the club in the history of social life at Watch Hill.
Napatree Point is included because it has historically been part of the
community, once built up with dwelling that were part of the village, and
is a prominent land-form in the vistas of seascape and landscape here.
These vistas are a constituent element of the unique visual character of
Watch Hill and are important to an understanding of the district’s history,
for they were instrumental in encouraging the development of this area as
a summer resort.