Old Sheriff's House and Jail - New Castle Historic District - New Castle, Delaware
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 39° 39.587 W 075° 33.798
18S E 451678 N 4390148
Historic former sheriff's house and jail in the New Castle Historic District in New Castle, Delaware.
Waymark Code: WMM3F4
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member ddtfamily
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The former sheriff's house and jail are located on the green on the northwest side of Market Street and was built in 1857. The Victorian inspired building was designed by Samuel Sloan. The facade of the building is constructed of dressed brownstone. The building is a five-bay center door building with projecting center pavilion that is topped by a triangular pediment and a modillion cornice.

The building is in good condition and is part of the the First State National Monument.
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:
Market Street on the Green 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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