Memorial Hall, Newark

Name: Memorial Hall
Address: Newark, United States

#7 among attractions in Newark

Top attraction, Memorial, Georgian architecture

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Memorial Hall, originally known as Memorial Library, is a historic building on the University of Delaware campus in Newark, Delaware. Formerly housing the university's library, it also serves as a memorial to the Delawareans who died in World War I. The building was designed by the Philadelphia firm of Day & Klauder as part of their overall master plan for the university's central campus, which featured a consistent Georgian Revival architectural style. The library was built in 1923–25 under the supervision of university president Walter Hullihen, though it had to be scaled back from the original design for cost-saving reasons. It was remodeled and expanded in 1940 after a flood damaged part of the library collection. Library operations moved to the new Morris Library in 1963, and Memorial Hall now houses the UD Department of English. ()

Built: 1923 (101 years ago)Coordinates: 39°40'45"N, 75°45'8"W

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Memorial Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deer Park Tavern, University Museums at the University of Delaware, Old First Presbyterian Church, St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church.

~1860 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Deer Park Tavern, Newark
9 min walk • Deer Park Tavern is a historic hotel located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1851 on the land where the remains of the burned down St. Patrick's Inn had resided since 1747. It is a 3+1⁄2-story "U"-plan building with nine bays at the south front facade.
~30 ftW
Museum, Natural history museum, Art museum
University Museums at the University of Delaware, Newark
1 min walk • The University Museums at the University of Delaware is the collective name for the University of Delaware's collections of American art, minerals, and Pre-Columbian ceramics.
~1490 ftNW
Church
Old First Presbyterian Church, Newark
8 min walk • Old First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware. It was begun in 1868, dedicated in 1872, and is one story rectangular stone structure with a two bay facade and a tower.
0.5 miNE
Church
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Newark
13 min walk • St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church is a historic Roman Catholic church at 200 E. Main Street in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware. The first congregants of the church were Irish immigrants.
0.6 miNE
Museum
Mascot Hall of Fame, Newark
15 min walk • The Mascot Hall of Fame, formally "The Mascot Hall of Fame Interactive Children's Museum", is a hall of fame for North American sports mascots. It was founded by David Raymond, who was the original Phillie Phanatic from 1978 to 1993.
~1620 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Newark Opera House, Newark
8 min walk • Newark Opera House is a historic commercial building and opera house located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1885 and is a four-story rectangular building with six bays at the north front facade.
~1570 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture
Rhodes Pharmacy, Newark
8 min walk • Rhodes Pharmacy is a historic pharmacy building located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1917 and is a two-story, rectangular brick commercial building with a concrete Gothic Revival facade.
~1670 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Newark
9 min walk • St. Thomas Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located at 21 South Main Street in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1843–45 and designed by noted architect Richard Upjohn. It is a one-story, three bay wide brick structure built of brick with stucco facing and a gable roof.
0.5 miNW
Romanesque architecture
Curtis Mansion, Newark
14 min walk • Curtis Mansion is a historic home located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1903 and is a 2+1⁄2 story, rectangular stone residence in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. It has a five-bay facade, cross-gable roof, and northeast corner tower. The house...
1.2 miS
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Delaware Stadium, Newark
30 min walk • Delaware Stadium is a 18,800-seat multi-purpose stadium in Newark, Delaware, and is home to the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team. The stadium is part of the David M. Nelson Athletic Complex, which includes the Bob Carpenter Center, Fred P. Rullo Stadium, the Fred Rust Ice Arena and the Delaware Field House.
0.7 miS
Greek Revival architecture
Edward R. Wilson House, Newark
18 min walk • Edward R. Wilson House, also known as the W. H. Schultz House, is a historic home located at Newark, New Castle County, Delaware.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Memorial Hall?

Nearby attractions include University Museums at the University of Delaware, Newark (1 min walk), University of Delaware, Newark (5 min walk), Alfred Lerner Hall, Newark (6 min walk), Old First Presbyterian Church, Newark (8 min walk).

How to get to Memorial Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Memorial Hall:

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Newark (16 min walk)
Newark Rail Station (17 min walk)