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

Looking Back…

…over 100 years ago from this spot

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 15, 2019

1. Looking Back... Marker

Inscription. In this photo from about 1913, park visitors enjoy the ice along with their dogs. A series of cold winters made ice skating on the Brandywine River a popular pastime. The dam pictured is the remnant of an early mill in Wilmington.

Erected 2014 by Delaware State Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 39° 45.063′ N, 75° 32.836′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Mid-town Brandywine. Marker is on South Park Drive east of North West Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1420 North West Street, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lower Dam and North Short Millrace (here, next to this marker); Presbyterian Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); McKinley (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Street Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Washington Memorial Bridge Centennial (about 500 feet away); Black Walnut (about 600 feet away); Jonathan P. Whitcomb Memorial Music Circle (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced this previous marker.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 15, 2019

2. Looking Back... Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.