Do you recognize the above spot in Dover? This is on Blackwell Street, just lightly west of the DAHS Museum. See this and other Dover treasures on a walking tour led by our museum curator, Rick Kelly, on Saturday, July 20, 2019, beginning at 10:00 AM at our Museum House, 55 W. Blackwell Street, Dover. Rain or shine, wear comfortable shoes and rain gear or sunscreen as necessary. Parking in the lot behind the museum. Rick will show you a new addition to our walking tour, the Pierson Block, which is 79-89 W. Blackwell Street. Constructed in 1887, the building is an example of 19th century row house architecture. The viaduct, which was built in 1905 to protect from a dangerous rail crossing, blocks the view and many Doverites seldom notice this hidden historic area.
In addition to showing you the Pierson building, Rick will tell you about the Ulster Iron Works, Bassett Highway’s changes over the years, The Moller Opera House, The Dover Fire Department, The Dover Dogs, stop in front of the Dover Library to discuss the canal basin and visit some of our beautiful churches, with a final stop at the Story Poles before returning to the museum. We hope can join us to hear some of Rick’s interesting stories about Dover in days past!