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The Old State House

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A history museum on The Green, in the middle of things: 908 places within a five-minute walk. One of 44 history & landmarks in Dover.

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On the National Register since 1971

Old Statehouse

Old Statehouse

Old Statehouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 24, 1971. It is significant for its politics and architecture at the national level. Its architecture is described as Middle Georgian Style.

Old Statehouse is a historic state capitol building located on The Green at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It was built between 1787 and 1792, and is a two-story, five-bay, brick structure in a Middle Georgian style. The front facade features a fanlight over the center door and above it a Palladian window at the center of the second floor. It has a shingled side gabled roof topped with an octagonal cupola. A number o…

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25 The Green

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Address25 The Green · 19901
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25 The Green
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Phone
(302) 744-5054
Website
https://history.delaware.gov/old-state-house/
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