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Shannon Hotel, 1 East Main St Christiana, New Castle County, DE
The Shannon Hotel, an integral part of the Christiana Historic District, is strategically situated at the village`s main intersection, now formed by Delaware Routes 7 and 273. This important colonial crossroads linked Christiana with Philadelphia and the province of Maryland. This two-story, three-bay, brick dwelling, with a Flemish-bond facade, spanned by a pent eave. was apparently constructed by 1766. The structure, which was occupied by William Shannon, an innkeeper, in the late eighteenth century, was used as a tavern for many years. ... Read More Read Less
Shannon Hotel, 1 East Main St Christiana, New Castle County, DE
The Shannon Hotel, an integral part of the Christiana Historic District, is strategically situated at the village`s main intersection, now formed by Delaware Routes 7 and 273. This important colonial crossroads linked Christiana with Philadelphia and the province of Maryland. This two-story, three-bay, brick dwelling, with a Flemish-bond facade, spanned by a pent eave. was apparently constructed by 1766. The structure, which was occupied by William Shannon, an innkeeper, in the late eighteenth century, was used as a tavern for many years. ... Read More Read Less
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
