TIVERTON – The demolition of one of the most iconic and historic properties in town is sparking outrage and calls for stricter protections.
As the Sakonnet Times first reported, the Abraham Brown House was unceremoniously torn down on Dec. 18, shocking local residents and preservationists. Built before the American Revolution, it was also known as the Lafayette House because it housed the Marquis de Lafayette during the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island.
“Everyone I’ve talked to is shocked,” said Susan Anderson, a member of the Tiverton Historic Preservation Advisory Board. “This is such a landmark.”…