historic district but Newport's other historic districts, two of which (Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive) are also recognized as National Historic Landmarks. The city considers them all one large district for its administrative purposes. The HDC must review any exterior alterations to a building in the district beyond ordinary maintenance and repair, and issue a Certificate of Appropriateness. It cannot order any changes made to a property. See also List of National Historic Landmarks in Rhode Island National Register of Historic Places listings in Newport County, Rhode Island Southern Thames Historic District, south of this district Kay Street-Catherine Street-Old Beach Road Historic District, northeast of this district References National Historic Landmarks in Rhode Island Historic districts in Newport, Rhode Island Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Rhode Island