Archmere
Also known as The Patio
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Archmere
Archmere, at 3600 Philadelphia Pike, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 9, 1992. It was among the first 5 of Claymont’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Italian Renaissance, as it does for 2 other Delaware listings. The listing covers 15 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHouse in New Castle County, Delaware. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 88 MB · National Archives↗1918 to today
- 1918Built
- 1992Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 34 years
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 5 minutes
3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Italian Renaissance style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italian Renaissance.
Memories of Archmere
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Archmere
Is Archmere on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 9, 1992 (Register number 92001143).
Is Archmere a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lombardy Hall, 5 miles away.
Can you visit Archmere?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Archmere?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 88 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75324275 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.