George Read House - New Castle, DE
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bluesnote
N 39° 39.580 W 075° 33.694
18S E 451828 N 4390134
A historic re-built home after the original burned to the ground in 1824.
Waymark Code: WM118F3
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2019
Views: 1
The plaque says, "Born September 18, 1733. Died September 21, 1798. Member of the Congress of the Revolution, the Convention that framed the Constitution of United States, and of the First Senate under it; Judge of Admiralty, President and Chief Justice of Delaware, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. House destroyed by fire, April 1824."
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1841
Architectural Period/Style: Colonial
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Mansion
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Owned by the son of a signer of the Declaration of Independence
Main Material of Construction: Brick
Private/Public Access: Museum
Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Rating: 
Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed
Architect (if known): Not listed
Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
Related Website: Not listed
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