Endangered Sites

Preservation Delaware is always concerned about the historic properties and landscape of the entire state of Delaware. The following are endangered sites submitted by concerned citizens who wish to maintain Delaware’s rich cultural and historical heritage by preserving the historic buildings and sites throughout the state. On occasion, Preservation Delaware will submit an endangered site, but in such a case, it will be clearly marked.
If you know about an endangered site in Delaware, please use our Submit an Endangered Site link

Governor Hall House

Overview :

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Site Date : Late 18th century
Site Excerpt : July, 2011 - The Governor Hall House has been demolished. In danger of being demolished by the county after a devastating fire, the owner of the Governor Hall House is looking for an interested buyer who wishes to buy and restore the home, to preserve the historic fabric of the building.
Site Location :
8 David Street
Frederica , DE 19946

Walker’s Bank House

Overview :

Originally built as housing for workers of the Simsville Cotton Factory in 1814, this is the last remaining house of the 40 houses that once surrounded what is currently known as the Walker’s Mill today. The building was partitioned into … Continue reading →

Site Date : 1814
Site Excerpt : Just added by John Lindtner. This property, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the only remaining house in the Walker’s Bank village, is located in Wilmington on Walker's Bank Rd. This piece of Delaware history needs to be saved.
Site Location :
Walkers Bank Road
Wilmington , DE 19807

William or George Murphy House

Overview :

Brandywine Hundred; built by George Murphy and occupied by William Murphy. New Castle County Resource Numbers: N-544, 7NC-841. Reference DelDOT report: Phase I & II Arhaeological Investigations at the William Murphy House (1997): http://www.deldot.gov/archaeology/de_141/murphy/index.shtml Also, Library of Congress – Built … Continue reading →

Site Date : 1850
Site Excerpt : Property and house surveyed by DelDOT prior to expansion of Rt. 141. Does not currently have National Historic Register status, but New Castle County website indicates "National Register - eligible". Has long been vacant; Nemours (A.I. duPont Hospital) has now applied for a demolition permit. http://savethemurphyhouse.org/
Site Location :
1601 Rockland Road
Wilmington , DE 19803

Elisha Dickerson Home

Overview :

The home was lived in until two years ago and has quickly fallen into disrepair. The house is a two story structure with a small root cellar. It is a cedar shingled home with asphalt roofing shingles over cedar shingles. … Continue reading →

Site Date : Prior to 1793
Site Excerpt : This house must be saved. If not this one than why any other? I am afraid this house will not be here much longer. The house has no value to its owner, who owns several homes for rentals. I believe it is to be burned by the Millsboro Fire Co. for a practice drill. Burning it down, because that is the easiest thing to do with it. How tragic?
Site Location :
26423 Jersey Road
Millsboro , DE 19966

Vogel House and Tower

Overview :

This historic site is owned by the State of Delaware. It has been threatened by vandalism in recent years. Note: The site’s approximate address is shown below

Site Date : Twentieth Century
Site Excerpt : This historic site is owned by the State of Delaware. It has been threatened by vandalism in recent years.
Site Location :
150 Thoroughfare Neck Rd.
Townsend , DE 19734

505 North Broom St.

Overview :

This historic home in Wilmington, Delaware has been sorely neglected due to an absentee landlord.

Site Date : 20th Century
Site Excerpt : This historic home in Wilmington, Delaware has been sorely neglected due to an absentee landlord.
Site Location :
505 North Broom St.
Wilmington , DE 19805

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