Senator Nicholas Van Dyke House - New Castle, Delaware
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 39° 39.629 W 075° 33.892
18S E 451545 N 4390227
Historic house in the New Castle Historic District in New Castle, Delaware.
Waymark Code: WMM0DK
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
Views: 3

The Senator Nicholas Van Dyke House was constructed in 1799. The brick, two-story, five-bay house is in a Federal style. The gable roofed house is distinguished by a central pavilion with pedimented doorway.

The house is in very good condition and continues to serve as a private residence.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1799

Architectural Period/Style: Federal

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Stately home


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Original owner served in the U.S. House of Representatives and in U.S. Senate, representing the State of Delaware.


Listed Building Status (if applicable): Contributing building in National Historic Landmark District

Main Material of Construction: Brick

Private/Public Access: Private

Rating:

Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

Related Website: Not listed

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