The Islands » Newport » Washington Street and the Point » Rhode Island » George Gibbs House George Gibbs House Details c. 1734. 9 Chestnut St. (at Second St.) A gabled four-bay front, chimneys at either end, with a Dutch door (original?) made imposing by an exceptionally large transom light topped by a projecting molded cornice. Writing Credits Author: William H. Jordy et al.