Esther Fisher Benson Oral History Interview: May 1, 1984

In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point.

In these tapes Esther Fisher Benson recounts the military presence in Newport during and after WWII, her role in the preservation and restoration of Newport houses, and her experience at the America's Cup races.

The digitization of this collection in 2023 was made possible through a generous donation by the Todd and Lisa Stuart Foundation.

Видео Esther Fisher Benson Oral History Interview: May 1, 1984 канала Newport Historical Society