Building at 28–34½ Academy Street
Building at 28–34½ Academy Street, Historic apartment building in Newark, Delaware.
The Building at 28-34½ Academy Street extends across 16 bays on its east facade, featuring a 2.5-story wooden frame construction in central Newark.
Constructed in 1888 as an eight-unit row house, this residential structure received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in May 1982.
The building earned the local nickname 'Skid Row' and became a focal point for Newark's music scene through regular Skidfest events in its yard.
Located at coordinates 39°40'56"N 75°44'59"W, the property encompasses 0.2 acres and currently serves as residential housing for university students.
The structure's distinctive half-number address, 28-34½, marks it as an unusual entry in the National Register of Historic Places database.
Location: Newark
GPS coordinates: 39.68220,-75.74970
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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