Lawrence (Seaford, Delaware)

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Lawrence
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LocationNorth of Seaford on U.S. Route 13A, near Seaford, Delaware
Coordinates 38°39′43″N75°36′4″W / 38.66194°N 75.60111°W / 38.66194; -75.60111
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Builtc. 1840 (1840)
NRHP reference No. 78000929 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 22, 1978

Lawrence was a historic home located near Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware. It was built about 1840, as a three-story, three-bay, frame structure with a gable roof. It has a rear service wing. It featured a front portico supported by four square columns. Original details, including hardware, flooring, trim, and landscaping, survived throughout the house and grounds. [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. [1] It is listed on the Delaware Cultural and Historic Resources GIS system as destroyed. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Edward F. Heite (May 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Lawrence". and Accompanying seven photos
  3. "Lawrence". Delaware Cultural and Historic GIS system. State of Delaware. Retrieved May 18, 2018.