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

Conservatory

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 27, 2021

1. Conservatory Marker

Inscription. Between 1902 and 1929, a tile-roofed porte cochere, (or covered entry) protected Winterthur guests and residents from foul weather as they alighted from their horses and carriages. In 1929 Henry Francis du Pont relocated the entrance to the west side of the house and replaced the porte cochere with this glass-walled plant conservatory. When the family was in residence at Winterthur, lavish floral displays filled this room, where the du Ponts entertained, played bridge and enjoyed afternoon tea.

Erected by Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 39° 48.408′ N, 75° 36.044′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Winterthur. Marker is on the duPont home's Conservatory, part of the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur DE 19735, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Glade (within shouting distance of this marker); East Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Louise du Pont Crowninshield Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bath House (about

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400 feet away); Reflecting Pool (about 400 feet away); 300-Year-Old Oak Tree (about 400 feet away); The Cottage (about 400 feet away); How old is this tree? (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . . Winterthur. (Submitted on October 29, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 27, 2021

2. Conservatory Marker

Conservatory image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 27, 2021

3. Conservatory

Conservatory Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 27, 2021

4. Conservatory Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.