Attix, Thomas, House
DE 140, Kenton, DEThe Thomas Attix House is a combination of two diverse building styles and is a rare example of the blending of Gothic Revival and Queen Anne stylistic features in Kenton Hundred. While certain elements of both styles overlap, such as the one of classical motifs for decorative moldings, the symmetry of the Gothic Revival is the antithesis of the mostly asymmetrical floor plans of the Queen Anne. Because of the successful melding of these two traditions, the Thomas Attix House is eligible for the National Register.
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.