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United States historic place
Hearn Potato House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Hearn Potato House is located in DelawareHearn Potato HouseLocation in DelawareShow map of DelawareHearn Potato House is located in the United StatesHearn Potato HouseLocation in United StatesShow map of the United States
Location0.6 miles north of junction of Roads 62 and 74, near Laurel, Delaware
Coordinates38°35′8″N 75°27′35″W / 38.58556°N 75.45972°W / 38.58556; -75.45972
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Builtc. 1900
MPSSweet Potato Houses of Sussex County MPS
NRHP reference No.90001694
Added to NRHPNovember 15, 1990

Hearn Potato House is a historic potato house located near Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware. It one of the last surviving examples of its building type. It was built about 1900, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, gable fronted, balloon frame structure resting on a brick foundation. It measures 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m) by 28 ft 3 in (8.61 m). It retains a number of important elements characteristic of potato house including: tall, narrow proportions, triple sheathing, hatched windows, interior chimney, storage bins, ventilation features, and gable front orientation.

It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Judith Quinn (December 1987). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Hearn Potato House". and Accompanying two photos

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U.S. National Register of Historic Places in Delaware
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