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

Fruit Cellar

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2022

1. Fruit Cellar Marker

Inscription. This structure, dating from the 1850s, provided storage for fruits and vegetables grown on the property. The cool, even temperatures of this underground vault kept fruits and vegetables fresh for an extended period of time, allowing Joseph Shipley to serve fresh pears in December. Contrary to its above-ground appearance, the two-level interior extends between eight and ten feet into the ground.

Erected by New Castle County Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Buildings.

Location. 39° 46.377′ N, 75° 31.3′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Rockwood Park. It can be reached from the intersection of Washington Street Extension and Shipley Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4653 Washington Street Extension, 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,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and

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on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: The Shipley-Bringhurst-Hargraves House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Allegheny Pachysandra (within shouting distance of this marker); Arrowwood Viburnum (within shouting distance of this marker); Rockwood Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Gardens and Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); Conservatory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ha-Ha (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

The Fruit Cellar and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2022

2. The Fruit Cellar and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.