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Chambers House (College Avenue, Newark, Delaware)

Coordinates: 39°40′42″N 75°45′14″W / 39.678280°N 75.753880°W / 39.678280; -75.753880
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Chambers House
Chambers House, November 2012
Chambers House (College Avenue, Newark, Delaware) is located in Delaware
Chambers House (College Avenue, Newark, Delaware)
Chambers House (College Avenue, Newark, Delaware) is located in the United States
Chambers House (College Avenue, Newark, Delaware)
Location196 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware
Coordinates39°40′42″N 75°45′14″W / 39.678280°N 75.753880°W / 39.678280; -75.753880
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1890 (1890)
Built byChambers, Gilbert W.
Architectural styleQueen Anne
MPSNewark MRA
NRHP reference No.83001389[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 24, 1983

Chambers House is a historic home located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1890 and is a two-story, frame dwelling in the Queen Anne style. It features cross gables, bay windows, and a wrap-around porch. Also on the property is a contributing carriage house. It was the home of the Chambers family until 1980, after which it was purchased by the University of Delaware.[2] It currently serves as the University's Venture Development Center, which is a laboratory for students and faculty developing new businesses.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Valerie Cesna and Betsy Bahr (December 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Chambers House". National Park Service. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
  3. ^ "Venture Development Center relocation provides hub for entrepreneurial activities". UDaily. The University of Delaware. October 12, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2013.