East Marlborough Township near Longwood in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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An Engineer's Garden
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
1. An Engineer's Garden Marker
Inscription.
An Engineer's Garden. . Pierre S. du Pont graduated from MIT with a degree in chemistry and took courses in mechanical drawing, water analysis, and physics, among others. He was introduced to new technologies during visits to World's Fairs at the turn of the 20th century. Mr. du Pont was inspired to use these developments to enhance beautiful spaces at Longwood. He and his electrical engineer Russell Brewer methodically experimented with the latest pumps, nozzles, and lights, often working with the manufacturers to create something new. Mr. du Pont personally annotated 56 pages of calculations and test results to create Longwood's biggest and most spectacular hydraulic display, the Main Fountain Garden. , Aerial view of the Main Fountain Garden, 1931; Hagley Museum and Library. , Longwood founder, Pierre S. du Pont, 1947; Hagley Museum and Library. , Beyer Blinder Belle, Initial Report for Main Fountain Garden. "The Main Fountain Garden is often refered to as an Engineer's Garden, due to its technical complexity."
Pierre S. du Pont graduated from MIT with a degree in chemistry and took courses in mechanical drawing, water analysis, and physics, among others. He was introduced to new technologies during visits to World's Fairs at the turn of the 20th century. Mr. du Pont was inspired to use these developments to enhance beautiful spaces at Longwood. He and his electrical engineer Russell Brewer methodically experimented with the latest pumps, nozzles, and lights, often working with the manufacturers to create something new. Mr. du Pont personally annotated 56 pages of calculations and test results to create Longwood's biggest and most spectacular hydraulic display, the Main Fountain Garden. Aerial view of the Main Fountain Garden, 1931; Hagley Museum and Library. Longwood founder, Pierre S. du Pont, 1947; Hagley Museum and Library.
Beyer Blinder Belle, Initial Report for Main Fountain Garden. "The Main Fountain Garden is often refered to as an Engineer's Garden, due to its technical complexity."
Erected by Longwood Gardens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 52.345′
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N, 75° 40.694′ W. Marker was near Longwood, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It was in East Marlborough Township. Marker could be reached from Longwood Road. Marker was on the grounds of Longwood Gardens, in front of the main conservatory. similar information about the fountains may be found on information boards in the old pumphouse. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square PA 19348, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Also see . . . Longwood Gardens. (Submitted on August 15, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
2. An Engineer's Garden Marker
Main Conservatory in background.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
3. The Main Fountain
Under reconstruction until summer 2017.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 20, 2021
4. An Engineer's Garden Marker Removed
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 20, 2021
5. Main Fountain Display
Project completed
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 4, 5. submitted on August 26, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
