About
80
years of experienceFamily-Owned Excellence
Eastern States Group began as a construction company in 1953. Now managed by the third generation of the family that began the business, Eastern States Group has established itself as a leader in the home building, leasing, self storage, construction and development industries in Delaware and the surrounding area.
Looking ahead, Eastern States Group continues to innovate and expand, embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the evolving needs of our communities. Guided by the same family values that have defined us for generations, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality in home building, development, and construction, while shaping a brighter future for Delaware and the surrounding region.
Our Legacy
1953
Gene Julian launches Eastern States Construction Company as a public works construction company based in Wilmington, Delaware
1976
Eastern States buys its first piece of land for development in New Castle County
1977
Eastern States buys its first commercial building in downtown Wilmington and begins leasing to tenants
1978
Eastern States Construction purchases its first asphalt paver and expands its services to include road construction
1980
As the environment comes more into focus, Eastern States Construction adds eco projects and restorations to its expertise
1989
Sentinel Self Storage opens its first facilities in Stanton and Newark, Delaware
1989
Benchmark Builders breaks ground on its first neighborhood, Frenchtown Woods in Bear, Delaware
1990
Eastern States Group relocates its headquarters to First State Boulevard in Stanton, Delaware
1993
Benchmark begins building active adult neighborhoods, which has become Benchmark’s signature business
1995
Eastern States Group turns a floodplain next to First State Boulevard into First State Golf Center
1999
Eastern States Construction wins DuPont Contractor of the Year for Facilities Services Sites
2000
Sentinel Self Storage expands across state lines for the first time, building and opening a facility Elkton, Maryland
2004
Eastern States Development Company begins long-range planning for The Town of Whitehall, the region’s first master planned community
2012
Sentinel Self Storage enters the New Jersey market with the acquisition of a facility in Carneys Point
2016
Sentinel Self Storage enters the Pennsylvania market with the acquisition of a facility in Spring City
2016
Eastern States Construction wins 2016 Delaware Contractor’s Association Construction Excellence Award for Smart Growth, affirming their continued commitment to sustainability
2017
Eastern States Construction wins 2017 Delaware Contractor’s Association Construction Excellence Award for Infrastructure Construction. The Cecilton to Pearce Creek Water Main Transmission project met the clean water needs of an expanding population.
2017
Eastern States Construction wins 2017 DuPont Contractor Safety Excellence Award for outstanding safety, health and environmental performance.
2020
Eastern States Group enters the residential leasing market with Whitehall Welcome and Benchmark Towns at the Town of Whitehall
