Built in 1830, the Sterling Building served as a storehouse and residence at the Delaware Bay entrance to the original Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. It remains a prominent attraction on the revitalized historic Delaware City waterfront.
By 2000, the building was so deteriorated that the City took title to save it from collapse. After the Delaware Department of Transportation and the City funded a detailed conditions survey in 2004, a design team led by Philip E. Franks & Associates undertook rehabilitation and structural repair to help save this striking and important landmark. Restoration began in the summer of 2007, and was finished in the fall of 2008. Delaware City, in continuing its excellent stewardship of the building, is now seeking an appropriate reuse.
Looking to Relocate your Business?
Whether you’re an artist looking for an incentive-based location for a new studio, a family eager to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, or a business owner in search of an up and coming market opportunity, Delaware City is the place for you.
Locate in DC
CAMP Incentives (Creative Artists Magnet Program)
- Low-interest working capital loans. Start up loans up to $25,000, as low as 2%
- Below market rents for work and living. Deferred rents for up to 5 years.
- Property tax abatement, if you buy. No city property taxes for up to 5 years.
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Business Friendly Delaware
- No state sales tax
- Statewide organizational support, marketing, and professional recognition
(Delaware Division of the Arts; Delaware By Hand, Inc.)
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The Delaware City Advantage
Delaware City provides a unique atmosphere where shoppers will want to spend time and money. Located in an affluent and growing section of New Castle County, Delaware City is taking on an aggressive plan to promote the area to a large number of potential visitors and customers. Your business can thrive in a supportive environment along our restored historic waterfront. Come and see what Delaware City has to offer! |
