About this property
Stonum, also called Stoneham, is a historic house at 900 Washington Avenue in New Castle, Delaware. Its main section built about 1750, it was the country home of George Read (1733–1798), a signer of the Declaration of Independence. His advocacy enabled Delaware to become the first state ratifying the declaration. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark 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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000524. It was listed on November 7, 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 Stonum listed on the National Register?
Stonum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Stonum?
Stonum is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Stonum a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Stonum has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Stonum?
The period of significance for Stonum is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Stonum?
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