Richards Mansion (Georgetown, Delaware)

Summary

Richards Mansion, also known as The Mansion House, is a historic mansion located at Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware. The oldest section was built between 1796 and 1799, and is a two-story, four-bay, single pile Federal style structure that is now the rear wing. The main house was built between 1835 and 1845, and is a three-story, five-bay, frame structure in the Greek Revival style. The third floor was added in 1883, with the addition of a mansard roof in the Second Empire style.[2]

Richards Mansion
Richards Mansion (Georgetown, Delaware) is located in Delaware
Richards Mansion (Georgetown, Delaware)
Richards Mansion (Georgetown, Delaware) is located in the United States
Richards Mansion (Georgetown, Delaware)
LocationN. Bedford St. and the Circle, Georgetown, Delaware
Coordinates38°41′26″N 75°23′13″W / 38.69056°N 75.38694°W / 38.69056; -75.38694
Arealess than one acre
Built1796 (1796), 1835-1845, 1883
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Other, Federal, Mansard
NRHP reference No.79000648[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 26, 1979

The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Richard B. Carter (October 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Richards Mansion". and Accompanying 13 photos