Built 1888 NRHP Reference # 82002338 Area 800 m² | MPS Newark MRA Opened 1888 Added to NRHP 7 May 1982 | |
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Location 28--34½ Academy St., Newark, Delaware Similar Newark Reservoir, St Thomas Episcopal Church, Delaware Stadium, White Clay Creek, Bob Carpenter Center | ||
Building at 28-34½ Academy Street is a historic apartment building located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1888 and is a 2 1⁄2-story frame structure with 16 bays at the east main facade. It was built as an eight unit row house.
It is commonly known as "Skid Row" to Newark residents and is a popular housing location for University of Delaware students. Twice a year, a major music event named "Skid Fest" is held in the rear yard of the structure.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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