About this property
Fisher's Paradise , also known as Paradise Point , is a historic home located near Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. The main house dates to about 1780, and is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story, three-bay, wood frame dwelling sheathed in cedar shingles. It has gable roof with dormers. The kitchen wing is the sole remaining portion of the original 1740s house that is incorporated in the present structure. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
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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 72000298. It was listed on December 4, 1972.
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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 Fisher's Paradise listed on the National Register?
Fisher's Paradise was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Fisher's Paradise?
Fisher's Paradise is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fisher's Paradise?
The period of significance for Fisher's Paradise is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1780.
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