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

Looking Back...

...over 100 years ago from this spot

Sugar Bowl Marker image. Click for full size.

By Don Morfe, May 21, 2013

1. Sugar Bowl Marker

Inscription. The Sugar Bowl, used as a band shell and observatory, stood at the original entrance to the Brandywine Zoo in the early 1900's. The pavilion was demolished in two stages--its dome was taken down in 1949 and the railings were removed in 1959. Delaware State Parks and the Friends of Wilmington State Parks plan to reconstruct the structure.

Erected by Delaware State Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 45.217′ N, 75° 32.867′ W. Marker was in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker was on Baynard Boulevard north of Washington Street. The marker is located in Brandywine Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Wilmington DE 19802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Looking Back... (a few steps from this marker); Washington Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); New Castle County Vietnam Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

By Don Morfe, May 21, 2013

2. Sugar Bowl Marker

(about 400 feet away); African American Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial (about 600 feet away); North Memories of Brandywine Park (about 600 feet away); John McKinly (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

By Don Morfe, May 21, 2013

3. Sugar Bowl Marker

By Don Morfe, May 21, 2013

4. Sugar Bowl Marker

By Don Morfe, May 21, 2013

5. Sugar Bowl Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 6, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.