About this property
Bonwell House is a historic home located near Frederica, Kent County, Delaware. It dates to the mid-18th century, and is a two-story plus attic, four bay, brick dwelling. It has a lower west wing. Bonwell House was the nucleus of a group of mills called the Leamington Mills. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000493. It was listed on March 19, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bonwell House listed on the National Register?
Bonwell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Bonwell House?
Bonwell House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bonwell House?
The period of significance for Bonwell House is recorded as the colonial era.
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