Winterthur near Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
300-Year-Old Oak Tree
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 30, 2023
1. 300 Year Old Oak Tree Marker
In the summer of 2020, two storms—Hurricane Isaias on August 4 and a tornado on August 7—struck the Winterthur landscape, felling over ninety trees in their wake. This 300-year-old white oak tree (Quercus alba), which had been an icon in the landscape of Winterthur's Browns Meadow and had inspired many artists, fell in those storms. Visit the Winterthur galleries to see some of the works inspired by this tree.
Erected by Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 4, 2020.
Location. 39° 48.348′ N, 75° 36.075′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Winterthur. Marker and oak remnant are near the Winterthur Galleries west entrance, on the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington DE 19723, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. East Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Louise du Pont Crowninshield Building
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Also see . . . Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. (Submitted on September 2, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 30, 2023
2. 300-Year-Old Oak Tree Remnant and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 30, 2023
3. 300-Year-Old Oak Tree Remnant and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
