Public School No. 29
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Public School No. 29 | |
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| Location |
1041 Valley Rd., Hockessin, Delaware |
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| Coordinates | 39°47′21″N 75°42′02″W / 39.78917°N 75.70052°WCoordinates: 39°47′21″N 75°42′02″W / 39.78917°N 75.70052°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1870, c. 1890 |
| NRHP Reference # | 78000894[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 22, 1978 |
Public School No. 29, also known as Lamborn Library, is a historic school building located at Hockessin, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1870 as a one-room school; a second floor and classroom was added about 1890. is a two-story, brick building on a stone foundation with basement. It has a gable roof and features fish-scale shingles and Stick style detailing on the gable ends. It was occupied by a school until 1932, after which it was used as a library and community center.[2] The library moved to a new building in 1994.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1]
References
- 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Mrs. Douglas M. Gay (July 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Public School No. 29" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying three photos
- ↑ Delaware Libraries Statewide Master Plan for Library Services and Construction: Hockessin Public Library
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