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Baker Building
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National Register of Historic Places

Baker Building

Also known as White Building; Baker Opera House

On the National Register since 198145 years
Listed 1981Dover

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Baker Building

Baker Building, at 16 W. Blackwell St. S4703, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 1, 1981. The Register lists it for its commerce, architecture and performing arts, at the local level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isFormer theater in Dover, New Jersey, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

16 W. Blackwell St. S4703, Dover · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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4 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Baker Building

Is Baker Building on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 1, 1981 (Register number 81000396).

Is Baker Building a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Jersey has 54 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Craftsman Farms, 4.6 miles away.

Can you visit Baker Building?

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.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.