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Fisher's Paradise
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A landmark in Lewes, with 9 places within a five-minute walk. One of 16 history & landmarks in Lewes.
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On the National Register since 1972
Fisher's Paradise
Fisher's Paradise was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 4, 1972. It is significant for its transportation, politics and architecture at the local level.
Fisher's Paradise, also known as Paradise Point , is a historic home located near Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. The main house dates to about 1780, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay, wood frame dwelling sheathed in cedar shingles. It has gable roof with dormers. The kitchen wing is the sole remaining portion of the original 1740s house that is incorporated in the present structure. It was added to the National Re…
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The nearest neighbor is Anchorage Marina, 3 min walk away.
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9 places within a five-minute walk of Fisher's Paradise.
🌳Get outsideAnchorage Marina3 min walk🍽️EatGreater Good Events7 min walk🎁BrowseBack Bay Art Glass7 min walk
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Table4One MassageMassage therapy
4 min walk💼The Virden Retreat CenterParty and event planning
4 min walk📜De Vries MonumentLandmark and historical building
4 min walk🧰Delaware Bay & River CooperativeEnvironmental and ecological services for businesses
4 min walk🎓University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment Hugh R. Sharp CampusCollege university
4 min walk🌿Lawn EnforcementGardener
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.