Published on: Dec 28, 2023 The Bells is coming down! Formerly one of Newport’s most magnificent estates, The Bells now stands in a state of disrepair at Brenton Point State Park on The Ocean Drive in Newport, RI. Originally known as The Reefs, this residence was constructed in 1876 for copper magnate Theodore Davis. Following Davis’s death in 1915, the Budlong family acquired the property. However, in 1928, the Budlongs’ divorce turned the home into a focal point of their legal … Continue reading #7 Newport Buzz Top Stories of 2023: Demolition is underway at The Bells