National Register of Historic Places

Baynard Boulevard Historic District

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
Listed
July 25, 1979
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
79000631

About this property

The Baynard Boulevard Historic District is a national historic district located at Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It encompasses 77 contributing buildings with examples of Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Queen Anne architecture. The area developed after being laid out in 1893, and is a prime example of a turn-of-the-20th-century American suburb, or "streetcar suburb." The dwellings date between 1895 and 1930. The district is predominantly residential. Also located in the district is the McCabe United Methodist Church, Beth Shalom Synagogue, Hanover Presbyterian Church, and No. 30 School. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Location

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
39.75666, -75.54415

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Brandywine Park
Listed
0.4 mi
Brandywine Village Historic District
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0.4 mi
Brandywine Village Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
0.4 mi
Old First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington
Industrial
0.4 mi
Torbert Street Livery Stables
Industrial
0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Brandywine — Birmingham Hill
1777Revolutionary War
4.8 mi
Battle of Birmingham Hill (Brandywine)
1777Revolutionary War
4.9 mi
Skirmish at Brandywine – Birmingham Hill
1777Revolutionary War
5.4 mi

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When was Baynard Boulevard Historic District listed on the National Register?

Baynard Boulevard Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 25, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Baynard Boulevard Historic District?

Baynard Boulevard Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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