Cape Charles Historic District
Cape Charles Historic District, Historic district in Cape Charles, US.
The Cape Charles Historic District spans 152 acres with 526 buildings arranged in a twenty-seven-block grid pattern centered around a park with landscaped streets.
The district emerged in 1883 when William Lawrence Scott established it as the southern terminus of the New York, Philadelphia, and Norfolk Railroad transportation network.
The architectural collection includes Late Victorian, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman styles, represented in residential homes, commercial structures, and religious buildings from 1880 to 1950.
The district boundaries extend between Washington Avenue, Bay Avenue, Mason Avenue, and Fig Street, with many buildings visible from public walkways.
The preservation of Cape Charles Historic District results from the 1950s cancellation of ferry services, which halted development and maintained original architectural features.
Location: Cape Charles
GPS coordinates: 37.26972,-76.01639
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:19
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