Pomeroy and Beer atlas c.1868
The firm of Pomeroy and Beer produced an atlas in 1868 of all the Hundreds in Delaware, as well as major towns and cities including Odessa, DE.
Historic Odessa Foundation Facts
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 Hand Painted WallpaperThis rare example of hand-painted Chinese wallpaper is from the dining room of the Corbit-Sharp House (1774). The wallpaper is a good example of the kind of unique export product made in the 18th century that helped to establish the popularity of wallpaper in England and America. |
 Entrance Door Corbit-Sharp HouseGeorgian houses displayed a strict symmetry with a paneled door as a centerpiece capped by an elaborate crown or pediment. |
 Pineapple Gate Post CapsIn colonial America the pineapple was a communal symbol of friendship and hospitality also became a favorite motif of architects. This example adorns a gate at the Corbit-Sharp house. |