Old Swedes in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
North Porticos
— Old Swedes Churchyard Walking Tour —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2021
1. North Porticos Marker
Inscription.
North Porticos. . By 1750 the heavy roof had begun to force the thick walls apart, most noticeably on the north side, and much earlier than on the south side (see mark #14). Four stone "buttresses" were built to counter this effect. Years later, these open porticos were enclosed. A window was installed to the left "portico," and this has become a Sacristy. A door was installed to the "portico" on the right and it is now used as the Vesting room.
By 1750 the heavy roof had begun to force the thick walls apart, most noticeably on the north side, and much earlier than on the south side (see mark #14). Four stone "buttresses" were built to counter this effect. Years later, these open porticos were enclosed. A window was installed to the left "portico," and this has become a Sacristy. A door was installed to the "portico" on the right and it is now used as the Vesting room.
Erected by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America of the State of Delaware. (Marker Number 23.)
Location. 39° 44.335′ N, 75° 32.419′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Old Swedes. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Church Street (U.S. 13) and East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 N Church St, 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. Bishop Alfred Lee (a few steps from this marker); The Vandever's (a few
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2021
2. North Porticos Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
