Cool Spring in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Delaware Children's Theatre

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, April 24, 2016

1. Delaware Children's Theatre Marker

Inscription. Plans for this colonial revival-style structure were drawn by Philadelphia architect Minerva Parker Nichols, one of the first female architects in the United States. Construction of the building, which features eclectic components as well as the Palladian windows and gambrel roof associated with Nichols' work, began in 1892. After its completion in 1893, the building was formally occupied by the New Century Club of Wilmington until 1975 when declining membership prompted its sale. In 1982 Marie and John Swajeski purchased the building to serve as the home for the Delaware Children's Theatre, formerly known as the Children's Repertoire Theatre. Founded by the Swajeskis in 1973, the theatre has served as an important cultural resource for Delaware children and their families, and remains committed to the historic building's preservation for the enjoyment of current and future generations. To honor Mrs. Swajeski's extensive work with the community, September 18th was declared "Marie Swajeski Day" and entered into the Congressional Record by Delaware Senator Thomas Carper in 2004. Vice-President of the United States Joseph

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Biden, and early supporter of the theatre and former Delaware Senator, personally congratulated Mrs. Swajeski.

Erected 2014 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-207.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #46 Joseph R. Biden series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 39° 45.102′ N, 75° 33.358′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Cool Spring. It is at the intersection of Delaware Avenue (Delaware Route 52) and Jackson Street, on the left when traveling west on Delaware Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1014 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington DE 19806, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

Delaware Children's Theatre Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, April 24, 2016

2. Delaware Children's Theatre Sign

World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stormwater Planters / Jardineras De Aguas Pluviales (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); A City Park Is Born (about 700 feet away); Rain Garden / Jardin De Lluvia (about 800 feet away); Vegetative Pond Buffer / Amortiguador de Estanque Vegetativo (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cool Spring Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Evolution of Safe Drinking Water (approx. 0.2 miles away); Science in Action (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pump House and Gate House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Christopher Columbus (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Delaware Children's Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, April 24, 2016

3. Delaware Children's Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2019, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.