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

Looking Back…

…over 100 years ago from this spot

 
 
Looking Back… Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, February 9, 2024
1. Looking Back… Marker
Inscription. An iron bridge once stood where the wooden bridge stands now. Deep in the winter, a mother and her daughters pause for this photograph taken in the early 20th century.
 
Erected by Delaware State Parks.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & ViaductsParks & Recreational AreasWomen. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list.
 
Location. 39° 45.405′ N, 75° 33.216′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Park. Marker can be reached from South Park Drive north of North Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1307 S Park Dr, Wilmington DE 19806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Looking Back… (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Design with Roses (about 600 feet away); Peace Rose (about 600 feet away); Ferris Brinchurst (about 600 feet away); Encampment of Continental Troops 1777 (about 600 feet away); White Oak (about 600 feet away); Climbing Roses and their Support (about 700 feet away); Hybrid Tea Roses (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
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Looking Back… Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2024
2. Looking Back… Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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