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Indian River Inlet Life-Saving Station


Building Name:
Indian River Inlet Life-Saving Station

Architect:
Chandler , Francis W. (1844-1925)

Date:
1876

Address:
Indian River Dewey Beach, DE

Current Use:
Museum


Notes:
This building is an utterly charming Stick Style structure in excellent, restored condition with a most authentic paint scheme. This landmark building on the Delaware shore is noteworthy as being one of the few extant life-saving stations at its original location.

Bibliography:
Photo Source: Bruce Barnes, April, 2005
Indian River Life-Saving Station, Indian River, DE, 1876
Indian River Life-Saving Station Boat Entrance
Indian River Life-Saving Station Perspective East
Indian River Life-Saving Station Perspective West
Indian River Life-Saving Station

Photo Source:
Bruce Barnes, August, 2003

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