Former New Castle Library - New Castle Historic District - New Castle, Delaware
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 39° 39.665 W 075° 33.789
18S E 451692 N 4390293
Former library now museum in the New Castle Historic District in New Castle, Delaware.
Waymark Code: WMKWN8
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2014
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38 East Third Street - 1892; "New Castle Library"; designed by William Camac, associate with the firm of Furness and Evans in Philadelphia; brick, 1-story, Colonial Revival style building constructed on a half octagonal plan; the slate-shingled pyramidal roof is fitted with skylights and a cupola that is topped by an oversized weather vane; other decorative features include Flemish bond reveals framed by brick egg and dart molding, and a fanlighted entrance surrounded by sidelights and a keyed sandstone arch. 

- Historic District Nomination

The former library has now been converted to a town museum.  It appears to be in excellent condition.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): New Castle Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
38 East Third Street New Castle, Delaware

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

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NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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