Burton-Blackstone-Carey Store
National Register of Historic Places

Burton-Blackstone-Carey Store

Millsboro, Sussex County, Delaware
Listed
September 9, 2014
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
14000551

About this property

The Burton–Blackstone–Carey Store is a historic commercial building at 103 State Street in Millsboro, Delaware. It is a 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure with vernacular Greek Revival styling. Built c. 1840, it is Millsboro's oldest surviving commercial building. Originally located at the corner of Main and State Streets, it was moved a short distance down State Street in 1918 to make way for the construction of the (now adjacent) Delaware Trust building. The Burton–Blackstone–Carey Store has retained much original fabric, including original siding material, most of which is now preserved under more recent metal siding. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

Location

103 State St.
Millsboro, Sussex County, Delaware
38.59212, -75.29149

Categories

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Sources

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

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When was Burton-Blackstone-Carey Store listed on the National Register?

Burton-Blackstone-Carey Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 2014.

What type of historic resource is Burton-Blackstone-Carey Store?

Burton-Blackstone-Carey Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Burton-Blackstone-Carey Store?

The period of significance for Burton-Blackstone-Carey Store is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1840.

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