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

Washington Memorial Bridge Centennial

1922 - 2022

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2024

1. Washington Memorial Bridge Centennial Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to the "Sons of Delaware who joined forces of their country in the Great War" on Memorial Day, 1922.

The monument is presented in architectural detail and messages in bronze

[Captions:]
40' tall monumental pylon in classical detail with bronze lanterns

Memorial messages with quotations

American eagle perched on the two continents where the wars were fought

Warriors helmet on shield

Keystone of the arch is in bold relief

Details of the design are presented on both sides of the pylon

Original 1919 design sketch by Vance W. Torbert, architect

Erected 2022 by Friends of the Furness Railroad district and members of the Washington Memorial Bridge Partnership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1922.

Location. 39° 45.058′ N, 75° 32.948′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Mid-town Brandywine. It is on Washington Street just north of West 14th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 W 14th St, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); McKinley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Presbyterian Meeting House (about 400 feet away); Lower Dam and North Short Millrace (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Looking Back… (about 500 feet away); Richard Bassett (about 800 feet away); John McKinly (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Looking Back… (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2024

2. Washington Memorial Bridge Centennial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.