Building at 28–34½ Academy Street

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+12-story frame structure with 16 bays at the east main facade. It was built as an eight unit row house.[2]

Building at 28–34½ Academy Street
April 2010
Building at 28–34½ Academy Street is located in Delaware
Building at 28–34½ Academy Street
Building at 28–34½ Academy Street is located in the United States
Building at 28–34½ Academy Street
Location28–34½ Academy St.,
Newark, Delaware
Coordinates39°40′56″N 75°44′59″W / 39.682194°N 75.749610°W / 39.682194; -75.749610
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1888
MPSNewark MRA
NRHP reference No.82002338[1]
Added to NRHPMay 7, 1982

It is commonly known as "Skid Row" to Newark residents and is a popular housing location for University of Delaware students. For many years, twice a year, a major music event named "Skidfest" was held in the rear yard of the structure.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Valerie Cesna and Betsy Bahr (December 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Building at 28–34½ Academy Street". National Park Service. Retrieved April 20, 2010. Accompanying photo