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

Looking Back…

…over 70 years ago from this spot

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

1. Looking Back... Marker

Inscription. Created during the Great Depression, this garden's first plants were 670 roses donated by Mr. Jasper Crane. In 2001, the Friends of Wilmington Parks began restoration to return the garden to its original state.

Erected 2014 by Delaware State Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2001.

Location. 39° 45.406′ N, 75° 33.103′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Park. It is on North Park Drive north of North Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands on the grounds of Brandywine Park, south of I-95. 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.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western 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: Peace Rose (within shouting distance of this marker); Design with Roses (within shouting distance of this marker); Climbing Roses and their Support (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferris Bringhurst (within shouting distance of this marker); Hybrid Tea Roses (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Kalmar, Sweden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Creating A New Rose (about 300 feet away); Olevano Sul Tusciano, Italy (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

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

2. Looking Back... 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 337 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on May 23, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.