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International Tennis Hall of Fame

Rhode Island · United States

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The trolley tour passes by the front door of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the 1881 site of the old Newport Casino (shopping district of the Gilded Age millionaires). The guide explains the free and for-fee tours available inside the ITHOF.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1International Tennis Hall of Fame

    Welcome, esteemed guest, to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. From your current vantage point on the bustling street, the structure before you resembles a beautifully preserved block of high-end storefronts. …

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  2. 2The Birth of Tennis Gallery

    You have now entered the highly informative sector dedicated to 'The Birth of Tennis,' focusing primarily on the foundational period between 1874 and 1918. This gallery provides a rigorous academic exploration of how a highly…

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  3. 3The Popular Game Gallery

    We now step into the vibrant, dynamic space known as 'The Popular Game,' a gallery explicitly designed to cover the critical, transformative years from 1918 through the momentous year of 1968. This specific half-century witnessed…

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  4. 4The Open Era and the Hologram Theater

    You have now crossed the historical threshold into 'The Open Era' gallery. This sector is dedicated to the period from 1968 to the present day, marking the incredibly consequential moment when the major tournaments finally…

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  5. 5Grand Slam Gallery and Legendary Artifacts

    We now stand before the incredibly popular Grand Slam Gallery, a space dedicated to the four most prestigious, historically significant tournaments in the world: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the United…

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  6. 6The Tribute Gallery

    You have now entered the quiet, highly reverent atmosphere of the Tribute Gallery. This specific architectural space represents the emotional and organizational heart of the entire institution. …

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  7. 7The Historic Grass Courts

    We step out from the shadows of the museum and into the blinding, brilliant sunlight illuminating the historic grass courts of the Newport Casino. This is an incredibly rare, almost magical environment. …

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  8. 8Closing

    As our scholarly journey through the International Tennis Hall of Fame concludes, I invite you to take one final, sweeping look at the incredibly beautiful, shingle-clad architecture of the Newport Casino surrounding these…

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What is International Tennis Hall of Fame?

International Tennis Hall of Fame is a place in Rhode Island · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationRhode Island · United States
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates41.4828, -71.3084
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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