Ryves Holt House, Colonial house in Lewes, United States.
The Ryves Holt House stands at 218 Second Street in Lewes, featuring traditional wooden construction with H-bent framing and chamfered edges throughout its structure.
Built in 1680, the structure initially served as an inn managed by Philip Russell, who held the position of cupbearer to Pennsylvania founder William Penn.
The house represents early American architectural techniques, combining English and Dutch building traditions through its corner fireplace and specific framing methods.
The Lewes Historical Society maintains and operates the property, which functions as part of the First State National Historical Park since December 2014.
Dendrochronological studies of the wood used in construction date the materials to 1665, making it Delaware's oldest surviving residential structure.
Location: Delaware
GPS coordinates: 38.77590,-75.14100
Latest update: March 12, 2025 11:37
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