Amstel House

Amstel House is a two-story brick structure with symmetrical windows and classical Georgian architecture dating to the 1700s. The interior displays furniture and objects from that era, showing the building details and how spaces were arranged and furnished.

The building was constructed in 1738 as a residence for physician John Finney and later became home to Nicholas Van Dyke. Van Dyke's occupancy shaped the house's importance during the early years of Delaware's development.

The residence served as a gathering place for the local gentry and displays how wealthy families lived during the 1700s. The rooms show how people of means conducted formal entertaining and family life in that era.

The property is maintained by the New Castle Historical Society and offers visitors the chance to explore the house and its furnishings. Plan your visit during daylight hours when natural light best illuminates the rooms and architectural details.

Some of the personal items and furniture visible in the house today came directly from the Van Dyke and Johns families who lived here. These objects are rare windows into how wealthy families of the 1700s furnished their homes.

Location: New Castle

Inception: 1730s

Address: 2 East 4th Street

GPS coordinates: 39.66056,-75.56528

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25