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

Looking Back…

…over 70 years ago from this spot

By Devry Becker Jones, March 15, 2019

1. Looking Back... Marker

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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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Looking Back… (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); North Memories of Brandywine Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Looking Back… (approx.

By Devry Becker Jones, March 15, 2019

2. Looking Back... Marker

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0.2 miles away); John McKinly (approx. ¼ mile away); New Castle County Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); African American Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Looking Back... (approx. 0.3 miles away); Salesianum School (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 7 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.