Allee House

The Allee House is a historic brick dwelling with a symmetrical front in Dutch Neck Crossroads that displays Flemish Bond brickwork with shiny header bricks across its face. The building's style and construction quality suggest it was built for owners who blended European building traditions together.

The house was built in 1753 by Abraham Allee Sr., whose father John Allee bought the land in the early 1700s as part of a French Huguenot settlement. This family was part of a European community that came to the region.

The interior displays carefully crafted wooden wall panels in the main room and built-in curved storage niches for fine dishes, showing how people displayed valued possessions in their homes.

The building sits off Delaware Route 9 on Dutch Neck Road and is currently closed to visitors due to ongoing structural issues. You can see it from outside and appreciate the exterior architecture from the road.

The building blends English Queen Anne architectural elements with French Huguenot influences, creating a fusion of European styles. This mix of traditions reflects how early settlers brought their heritage together in their craftsmanship.

Location: Kent County

Inception: 1753

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.28470,-75.50450

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08