About this property
Meeteer House is a historic home located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built between 1822 and 1828 and is a 2+1⁄2-story, five-bay, double-pile frame dwelling in a vernacular Federal style. It sits on a raised basement and has a gable roof with dormers.
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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 93000888. It was listed on September 1, 1993.
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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 Meeteer House listed on the National Register?
Meeteer House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 1, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Meeteer House?
Meeteer House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Meeteer House?
The period of significance for Meeteer House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1822.
Can I research the history near Meeteer House?
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