National Register of Historic Places

Starr House

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
Listed
March 23, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000232

About this property

Starr House, also known as the Michael VanKirk House, is a historic home located at Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built between 1801 and 1806, and is 2+1⁄2-story, brick dwelling with a gable roof. The house was restored in 1946 and considered the last example of colonial architecture in the city of Wilmington. Adjacent to the house is a mid-19th century frame summer kitchen, which contains a beehive oven, has been encased in brick. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. It is located in the East Brandywine Historic District. Situated on a two-block section of King Street known historically as Wilmington's "Lawyers Row," Starr House is one of a complex of six buildings that serve as the offices of Prickett, Jones & Elliott, P.A., one of Delaware's oldest law firms.

Location

1310 King St.
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
39.74802, -75.54449

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Rodney Square Historic District
Listed
0.1 mi
U.S. Post Office, Courthouse, and Customhouse
Industrial
0.1 mi
East Brandywine Historic District
Listed
0.1 mi
Wilmington Club
Industrial
0.2 mi
New Castle Leather Raw Stock Warehouse
Industrial
0.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Brandywine — Birmingham Hill
1777Revolutionary War
5.3 mi
Battle of Birmingham Hill (Brandywine)
1777Revolutionary War
5.5 mi
Skirmish at Brandywine – Birmingham Hill
1777Revolutionary War
5.9 mi

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When was Starr House listed on the National Register?

Starr House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Starr House?

Starr House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Starr House?

The period of significance for Starr House is recorded as the industrial era.

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