Old Town Hall - New Castle, DE
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 39° 39.569 W 075° 33.802
18S E 451673 N 4390115
The historic old town hall located in downtown New Castle, Delaware.
Waymark Code: WM13N9A
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 3

Taken from the website, "Built in 1798, Old Town Hall functioned as the center of political and social activities during the height of Wilmington's mercantile-milling economy. The handsome Federal-style structure housed the city's meeting chambers, offices and jail and served as the headquarters and gathering place of civic organizations and included a subscription library. The death of George Washington was observed there in 1799, as were receptions and dinners for the Marquis de Lafayette and President Andrew Jackson. Henry Clay's body was laid in state there in 1851. Old Town Hall, restored to its classical beauty, provides space for exhibitions, programs and special events throughout the year. Old Town Hall is open to visitors by appointment."

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Award Collection:
2000 - Preservation Honor Award - https://preservationde.org/


Number of award plaques:: 1

Type of awarded site: Single building

Sites web address: Not listed

Other type. Please explain: Not listed

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