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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8T4_mount-salem-united-methodist-church_Wilmington-DE.html
The origin of this congregation is traced to the early 19th century when the Brandywine Manufacturer's Sunday School was established to serve the spiritual and educational needs of the families of workers in the industrial community on the Brandyw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8T1_brandywine-village_Wilmington-DE.html
Around 1740 water-powered mills began to appear in this area where the Brandywine River ends its journey falling 124 feet in its final five miles. Small vessels carrying grain from nearby farms sailed directly to the mills. Other ships laden with …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8SZ_shiloh-baptist-church_Wilmington-DE.html
The origin of this congregation can be traced to 1875, when members of a Sunday School class affiliated with First Baptist Church met to plan the organization of a separate church to serve the needs of the city's African-American residents. Formal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8SW_salesianum-school_Wilmington-DE.html
Salesianum School, a Catholic high school for young men, stood at 8gh and West Streets from its founding in 1903 until its move to this location in 1957. The original "House of Sales" was pioneered by Rev. Charles Fromentin, Rev. James Isenring an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8SU_kentmere-parkway_Wilmington-DE.html
This 14.7-acre strip of land, connecting Rockford Park and Grove with Brandywine Park, was designed by famed American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead. The land was donated by two Wilmington businessmen, William M. Fields and William Poo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8SC_frank-e-schoonover-studios_Wilmington-DE.html
The Frank E. Schoonover Studios were constructed in 1905 by Wilmington philanthropist Samuel Bancroft, Jr. Plans were provided by architect E.L. Rice, incorporating a Queen Anne design with four contiguous units. The original occupants were Frank …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8SB_looking-back_Wilmington-DE.html
...about 100 years ago from this spot.
Though is is not done today, ice skating on the Brandywine River used to be quite popular. In this photo from about 1913, park visitors enjoy the ice with their dogs!
PhotoSkating on West Street Dam
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8SA_first-presbyterian-church_Wilmington-DE.html
This church originally stood at the corner of 10th and Market Streets and was the first Presbyterian church in the city. It was constructed in 1740, just after Wilmington received its charter from King George II. Following the Battle of the Brandy…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8S9_ashley-mansion_Wilmington-DE.html
Ashton Richardson built Ashley Mansion in 1804 on land he inherited from his father. A prominent Quaker, Ashton Richardson owned several milling operations and was considered one of the most eligible bachelors in the area. after marrying in 1807, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM738_holy-trinity-church_Wilmington-DE.html
In 1638 a colony from Sweden landed at the Rocks nearby. There they built Fort Christina, worshiped therin until 1667 and then built a log church at Cranehook on South side of Christiana River. In 1698, inspired by their pastor, Eric Bjork, they e…