Riverdale
About Riverdale
Riverdale, at Off Bay View and Silver Run Rds., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 19, 1985. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 9.5 acres.
What it isBuilding in New Castle County. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 27 MB · National Archives↗Memories of Riverdale
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Questions about Riverdale
Is Riverdale on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 19, 1985 (Register number 85003525).
Is Riverdale a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Riverdale?
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 Riverdale?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 75323589 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.