Historic Walking Tours of Narragansett Pier
Narragansett Pier, R.I., Illustrated, 1891 (SCM) SCM photo-jrt 2010
Druidsdream
144 Gibson Avenue
Architectural Description
21/2-story, random-coursed granite with a gable roof, and a gabled ell on the north side, and a shallow gabled pavilion
on the south, all creating a cruciform plan. The house is simply detailed; its form suggests Gothic Revival stylistic influence.
Architect/builder
Alonso Congdon and Henry Peace Champlin. The masonry work was executed by Champion Brothers of Westerly and the
joinery by Alfonso Congdon of Narragansett.
Original Owner/Resident
Built for Joseph Peace Hazard
Year Built
1884
Comments
Druidsdream was built on what was part of Hazards Seaside Farm. In his diary, Hazard wrote he had a dream in
which a Druid appeared to him and told him to build a stone house on this site, which explains the reason for the
building’s name and construction. Though it was built for him, Hazard never actually lived there, since he already
was living at Hazard's Castle. Added to National Register of Historic Places in 1989.