Architectural Oddities in Rhode Island

The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.

This storybook New England home is actually a decommissioned lighthouse.

The stone sculpture of an Ottoman soldier is an homage to a lost Providence landmark.

An unexpected Easter egg lurks in the background of a cherub wall relief at the Breakers mansion.

An architectural statement of artistic intent smack in the middle of Providence, Rhode Island's Colonial uniformity.

Last residence of H.P. Lovecraft featured in his story "The Haunter of the Dark."

This Rhode Island mansion was a stand-in for the exteriors of Collinwood in the original "Dark Shadows" series.

Abandoned Coast Artillery fort now serves as a graffiti canvas and sightseeing vantage point.

Eco-friendly island mansion.

A 60-room castle constructed by a horse-racing heir.

Oldest synagogue in the United States.