Odessa - Historic Houses of Odessa Attractions
Known in the 18th C as Cantwell's Bridge, Odessa played a vital role in commercial life along the Delaware River. Odessa was the transportation hub for the wheat trade. The Historic Houses are a group of structures from the 18th and 19th C, that have been restored and furnished in period. Over 4,000 decorative arts from 1760 through 1850 are displayed in the 5 houses. Other collections on display include regional paintings, prints, textiles, silver and pewter.
Brick Hotel
The Brick Hotel, built in 1822, offered accommodations to merchants, ship captains, and visitors. The gallery has a collection of rare 1840-60 Rococo Revival furniture built by cabinetmaker John Henry Belter. The exterior of the Brick Hotel was restored as closely as possible to the original. The interior has been altered considerably with a few areas restored to original such as the stair hall.
All values are in United States Dollars
Historic Houses of Odessa
Box 697
Odessa, DE 19730
United States
Box 697
Odessa, DE 19730
United States
Phone 1 (302) 378-4119
Fax 1 (302) 378-4050
Hours
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Students | $ 8.00 |
| Senior | $ 8.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Collins-Sharp House
The Collins-Sharp House dates to 1700, with its frame construction and relatively large size was quite fashionable for its time. Gardening and related activities of the colonial housekeeper are demonstrated in the kitchen garden.
Historic Houses of Odessa
Box 697
Odessa, DE 19730
United States
Box 697
Odessa, DE 19730
United States
Phone 1 (302) 378-4119
Fax 1 (302) 378-4050
Hours
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Corbit-Sharp House
The Corbit-Sharp House is an example of mid-Georgian architecture. William Corbit, who operated a tannery on the banks of the Appoquinimink Creek, was the town's leading citizen when he built this Georgian house in 1772-74. H. Rodney Sharp acquired the home in 1938. It is furnished according to documented inventory that reflect high-style 18th-century decorative arts while its grounds and garden reflect the colonial revival style.
Corbit-Sharp House
109 Main Street
Odessa, DE 19730
United States
109 Main Street
Odessa, DE 19730
United States
Phone 1 (302) 378-4119
Fax 1 (302) 378-4050
Hours
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Wilson-Warner House
Wilson-Warner House was built in 1769 by prosperous merchant David Wilson Sr. It is furnished according to an 1829 family bankruptcy List of Sale, representing decorative arts.
Historic Houses of Odessa
Box 697
Odessa, DE 19730
United States
Box 697
Odessa, DE 19730
United States
Phone 1 (302) 378-4119
Fax 1 (302) 378-4050
