BOWERS BEACH MARITIME MUSEUM

FREDERICA, DE

Old Safeway-Thriftway Supermarket, State Street and Dupont Highway, Dover, DE Built in 1968, this Modern International-style building was constructed as a “Marina”-style Safeway Supermarket, which operated for two decades, and closed when Safeway ended operations in the region in 1988. The building then became home to a Thriftway Supermarket, which has since closed. The building is characterized by its large barrel vaulted roof, large expanse of glass on its front facade, and brick exterior. The building today houses Dover Pools.
Old Safeway-Thriftway Supermarket, State Street and Dupont Highway, Dover, DE Credit: w_lemay

Bowers Beach Maritime Museum is a small yet fascinating museum located in Frederica, Delaware. The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich maritime history of Bowers Beach, a small fishing village that dates back to the late 1600s.

The museum features a variety of exhibits and artifacts that showcase the town's history and the importance of the local fishing industry. Visitors can view displays of antique fishing equipment, tools, and boats, as well as learn about the daily lives of fishermen and their families.

The museum also has a collection of photographs, maps, and documents that provide an in-depth look at the town's history and its connection to the sea. Visitors can learn about the devastating impact of the 1962 Nor'easter storm that destroyed much of the town and see how the community came together to rebuild.

In addition to its exhibits, the museum hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including guided tours, workshops, and lectures.

Overall, Bowers Beach Maritime Museum offers a unique and informative experience for visitors interested in maritime history and the rich culture of Delaware's coastal communities.

BOWERS BEACH MARITIME MUSEUM is a Natural History & Natural Science Museum in FREDERICA DE. US MID #8401000053

The museum is classed as NAT (Natural History & Natural Science Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Old Safeway-Thriftway Supermarket, State Street and Dupont Highway, Dover, DE Built in 1968, this Modern International-style building was constructed as a “Marina”-style Safeway Supermarket, which operated for two decades, and closed when Safeway ended operations in the region in 1988. The building then became home to a Thriftway Supermarket, which has since closed. The building is characterized by its large barrel vaulted roof, large expanse of glass on its front facade, and brick exterior. The building today houses Dover Pools.
Old Safeway-Thriftway Supermarket, State Street and Dupont Highway, Dover, DE Built in 1968, this Modern International-style building was constructed as a “Marina”-style Safeway Supermarket, which operated for two decades, and closed when Safeway ended operations in the region in 1988. The building then became home to a Thriftway Supermarket, which has since closed. The building is characterized by its large barrel vaulted roof, large expanse of glass on its front facade, and brick exterior. The building today houses Dover Pools.
The Green, Dover, DE Built circa 1820, this Carpenter Gothic Revival-style house features an exterior clad in wooden siding, a side-gable roof with three front gables featuring decorative bargeboard and lancet attic windows, six-over-six double-hung windows with decorative trim, a front porch with gothic arched openings, and a painted brick base. The building is a contributing structure in the Dover Green Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
The Green, Dover, DE
The Green, Dover, DE Built in the 18th Century, 19th Century, and 20th Century, these buildings are characteristic of the Dover Green, which sits at the center of the city of Dover, Delaware. The buildings are contributing structures in the Dover Green Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
The Green, Dover, DE Built in the 18th Century, 19th Century, and 20th Century, these buildings are characteristic of the Dover Green, which sits at the center of the city of Dover, Delaware. The buildings are contributing structures in the Dover Green Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
The Green, Dover, DE Built in the 18th Century and 19th Century, these buildings are characteristic of the Dover Green, which sits at the center of the city of Dover, Delaware. The buildings are contributing structures in the Dover Green Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
The Green, Dover, DE Built in the 18th Century, 19th Century, and 20th Century, these buildings are characteristic of the Dover Green, which sits at the center of the city of Dover, Delaware. The buildings are contributing structures in the Dover Green Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
The Green, Dover, DE Built in the 18th Century and 19th Century, these buildings are characteristic of the Dover Green, which sits at the center of the city of Dover, Delaware. The buildings are contributing structures in the Dover Green Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
The Green, Dover, DE Built in the 18th Century and 19th Century, these buildings are characteristic of the Dover Green, which sits at the center of the city of Dover, Delaware. The buildings are contributing structures in the Dover Green Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
The Green, Dover, DE Built circa 1850, this Italianate-style townhouse features a red brick exterior, five-bay front facade with a low-pitch hipped roof, bracketed cornice, four-over-four double-hung windows, stone lintels and sills, and a decorative trim surround at the front entrance bay. The building is a contributing structure in the Dover Green Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Captain James P. Wilds House, The Green, Dover, DE Built circa 1870, this Second Empire-style house was once the home of Captain James P. Wilds. The house is clad in wood textured to look like stone blocks, with a mansard roof, two-over-two and four-over-four double-hung windows, a cornice with brackets and modillions, quoins, decorative window trim, a front porch with doric columns and a wooden balustrade, an awning with decorative trim over the window at the central bay of the second floor of the front facade, and two-story southern and western ells. The building is a contributing structure in the Dover Green Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

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BOWERS BEACH MARITIME MUSEUM INC
3357 MAIN STREET
FREDERICA
DE
19946-1274

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MID # 8401000053
Name BOWERS BEACH MARITIME MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name BOWERS BEACH MARITIME MUSEUM
Classification Natural History & Natural Science Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 311803238
NTEECC A56
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.059255, -75.402415
CODES FIPS State Code: 10
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 043202
US Census Block: 3010