Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Looking Back
more than 100 years ago from this spot
The Sugar Bowl, built in 1902, was so named because of its lid-like domed roof. It was used as a concert site and venue for community programs.
The Sugar Bowl eventually fell into disrepair and was reduced to a plaza and chain link fence. Restoration began in 2006 when The Friends of Wilmington Parks secured funding and was completed with the placement of a new dome in June 2016.
Erected 2016 by Delaware State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 2016.
Location. 39° 45.224′ N, 75° 32.873′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Park. It is on Baynard Boulevard north of Washington Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington DE 19802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); New Castle County Vietnam Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Radiated Tortoise (about 400 feet away); Black and White Ruffed Lemur (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Black and White Ruffed Lemur (about 400 feet away); Ameraucana (about 400 feet away); Barred Rock (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Radiated Tortoise (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Looking Back (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced this previous marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
