Clark-Pratt House
Main St., Kenton, DEThe Clark/Pratt house is a significant structure in Kenton in that it is a combination of Gothic-Revival and Italianate elements under the influence of Queen Anne notions about the acceptability of both house plan and decoration. It is therefore being nominated under Criterion c. It is a much larger dwelling than many of the other houses in Kenton and was intended for a wealthy tenant or later owner by David S. Wilds.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.
In the 19th century, the District of Delaware was known for its production of gunpowder, and several gunpowder mills were established in the region. One of the most famous mills was the Hagley Powder Mills, which were founded by the DuPont family in the early 1800s. The mills were a major supplier of gunpowder to the U.S. military during the Civil War.