Designer of the frigate Constitution, "Old Ironsides," lived 1803-38 in the Pont Reading House, which stands opposite. The present house was built at dates 1683 to 1813. — — Map (db m81492) HM
In Memory of
James L. Killen, Jr.
Jesse S. Mills
Rockdale Boys who died in Action
in the World War 1918
Erected by Their Neighbors of
Aston & Middletown Townships
[Rear of Marker]
Roll of Honor
In Honor of . . . — — Map (db m67392) WM
On New Road at Mount Road, on the left when traveling west on New Road.
Dedicated to the men of Aston and Middletown Townships who died in their country’s service in World War II
G. Nelson Blackburn •
Frederick Blackburn •
Daniel Bonaventure •
Lewis Butt •
Raymond Chandler, Jr. •
George W. Clark • . . . — — Map (db m67397) WM
On Pennell Road (Pennsylvania Route 452) at Concord Road, on the left when traveling south on Pennell Road.
[Smaller display in front of main memorial:]
I pledge allegiance
to the flag of the
United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation, under God,
indivisible, with Liberty
and Justice for all. . . . — — Map (db m146251) WM
On Meetinghouse Road east of Chichester Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Chichester Meeting for Worship was established in 1682 and began holding monthly meetings in 1684. The current unimproved fieldstone meetinghouse was built in 1769 and replaced an earlier c. 1688 log structure that was destroyed by fire. A . . . — — Map (db m157344) HM
On Chichester Avenue at Meetinghouse Road, on the left when traveling west on Chichester Avenue.
Upper Chichester Township. “Chichester Liberty” was established in 1683 by William Penn. Upper Chichester Township separated from Lower Chichester Township in 1759.
The Upper Chichester area was claimed both by the Swedes (1643) . . . — — Map (db m154914) HM
Thomas Massey left England on the ketch "Endeavor" arriving at Upland (Chester) 1683. Married Phebe Taylor 1692, bought 900 acres in Marple Township and build this brick house in 1696. — — Map (db m81574) HM
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3) east of N. New Ardmore Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This federal style house
was built on land originally
owned by Robert Taylor.
J. M. Moore constructed
the original house in 1821,
while the eastern section
was added in the late
19th century. — — Map (db m159610) HM
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the right when traveling west.
Built by noted Quaker, Jonathan Maris, c. 1750, this fieldstone farmhouse retains many early features such as a walk-in cooking fireplace and six corner fireplaces. The property was purchased by Robert Culbertson after the civil war and remained . . . — — Map (db m159613) HM
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3) at Broomall Ave, on the right when traveling west on West Chester Pike.
The Maris family came from England in 1682 and settled in Springfield, Delaware County. Family descendants settled in Marple Township and built this fieldstone farmhouse about 1800. It remained a residence until its conversion to a business in the . . . — — Map (db m159614) HM
A fine example of early Pennsylvania rural architecture. Brick section was built before 1708 by Thomas Massey, who by 1696 was owner of a 300-acre “plantation” here. An earlier central wooden section was replaced by stone about 1730 by . . . — — Map (db m81572) HM
In July 2015, the Brandywine River Museum of Art commissioned James Welling to create a site-specific installation that explored the intersection of art and the environment. He photographed several locations around the grounds of the museum; one . . . — — Map (db m107783) HM
In July 2015, the Brandywine River Museum of Art commissioned James Welling to create a site-specific installation that explored the intersection of art and the environment. He photographed several locations around the grounds of the museum; one . . . — — Map (db m107790) HM
In this life-size sculpture, André Harvey captured the form and personality of a particular pig that he encountered in rural Pennsylvania. After modeling her in clay, Harvey created a small bronze sculpture of the pig, The Portrait Sitter . . . — — Map (db m107786) HM
Born in Philadelphia, J. Clayton Bright began sculpting in the late 1970s. With the guidance of sculptor Eric Parks, he learned the process of cast sculpture using the lost wax technique. In 1984, the artist was commissioned by Mrs. Miles . . . — — Map (db m107794) HM
On Hoffmans Mill Road south of Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south.
Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dan Ostermiller focuses exclusively on animal forms, creating large-scale sculptures in bronze. The son of a taxidermist, the artist closely studied anatomy, and in his sculptures emphasizes the attributes of each . . . — — Map (db m107826) HM
This repurposed late nineteenth-century schoolhouse served as Andrew Wyeth's studio from 1940 to 2008. Wyeth, one of America's best-known twentieth-century artists, created thousands of paintings and drawings here, inspired by the people, . . . — — Map (db m144338) HM
On Bullock Road at Ring Road, on the right when traveling west on Bullock Road.
Bullock Octagonal School
Established 1838 by the School District of
Birmingham Township
(now Chadds Ford Township)
These are the ruins of the Bullock Octagonal School. In 1838,
the School District of Birmingham Township purchased
"81 . . . — — Map (db m177511) HM
On Sept. 11, 1777, an American force of about 11,000 men, commanded by Washington, attempted to halt a British advance into Pennsylvania. The Americans were defeated near Chadds Ford on Brandywine Creek by approximately 18,000 British and Hessian . . . — — Map (db m8277) HM
The center of the American line, Wayne commanding, was near Chadds Ford and faced west. In late afternoon as Cornwallis was making the main assault on the American right wing, 3 miles north, Knyphausen's division of British and Hessians crossed . . . — — Map (db m8279) HM
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.
Polish volunteer, commanded cavalry detachment helping to cover Washington's retreat from Brandywine, Sept. 11, 1777. As brigadier general, served Sept. 1777 - March 1778 as first overall commander of the Continental Army's cavalry. He was mortally . . . — — Map (db m8278) HM
On Creek Road north of Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north.
John Chads, heir to his father's 500-acre plantation along the Brandywine,
commissioned a house, made of Brandywine bluestone, to be built on
banks of the creek. The style and appointments of the house suggest
moderate wealth. Its simplicity . . . — — Map (db m197399) HM
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west.
More than any individual in his time, Christian Sanderson focused attention on the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777. He and his mother lived in Washington’s Headquarters, 1906-1922, where they entertained thousands of visitors. Leaving the . . . — — Map (db m13801) HM
Near Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west.
At the time of the battle [of Brandywine], Gideon Gilpin, a Quaker farmer, lived here with his wife and six children. Gideon Gilpin owned 130 acres of farm land. After the battle, foraging soldiers plundered the property. The claim of losses . . . — — Map (db m13786) HM
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
This farmstead and its adjacent fields
served as both subject and setting for . . . — — Map (db m176093) HM
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
World renowned illustrator N.C. Wyeth purchased
this property in 1911, . . . — — Map (db m176094) HM
The Chads' Springhouse predates the home of John Chads across the street. It was built to be both a springhouse and a residence with a corner fireplace in the living area and a sleeping loft above. It was probably built by John Wyeth Jr., the . . . — — Map (db m73827) HM
Welcome to the 1725 John Chads House, the home of the ferryman and farmer for whom Chadds Ford was named. In 1968 Chadds Ford Historical Society purchased this charming bluestone building and has authentically restored it.
Having fallen . . . — — Map (db m182929) HM
and the International Society of Arboriculture jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here at the time of the signing of our Constitution. — — Map (db m8280) HM
On Wilmington Pike (U.S. 202) at Stateline Road, on the right when traveling north on Wilmington Pike.
Founded 1681 by William Penn
as a Quaker Commonwealth.
Birthplace of
The Declaration of Independence
and
The Constitution of
The United States — — Map (db m146705) HM
On Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling south.
In appreciation of loyal service rendered in the World War Franklin Fire Company Hanley Hose Company Moyamensing Hook & Ladder Company Good Will Fire Company Felton Fire Company — — Map (db m14950) HM
On 3rd Street at Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
Whose first act upon landing in the New World, on October 12, 1492 was to give thanks to God for safe deliverance. Presented to the City of Chester in the year of our Lord 1955 by the Italian-American Associations and citizens of Chester and . . . — — Map (db m14783) HM
On Ave. of the States south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Georgian Colonial design. Built in 1724, restored in 1920. In use for Chester County till 1786, for Delaware County, 1789-1851. Later used as City Hall. Oldest public building in continuous use in U. S. — — Map (db m159340) HM
On 2nd Street at Penn St., on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street.
Discovered by the Dutch, settled by the Swedes. Granted to William Penn by King Charles II of England, Delaware County is the site of Penn's first landing in Pennsylvania. Here the first assembly met and adopted the frame of government honored in . . . — — Map (db m14957) HM
On East 13th Street (Pennsylvania Route 320) at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on East 13th Street.
Obstetrician, teacher, and surgeon, she established the first U.S. prenatal care clinic at Woman’s Hospital of Woman’s Medical College of Pa. and promoted nursing there. Her work related to episiotomies and cesarean sections reduced birth mortality. . . . — — Map (db m135795) HM
On West 3rd Street (Pennsylvania Route 291) just east of Edgmont Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
African American blues, jazz and gospel singer overcame poverty to become one of the highest paid stars on Broadway. Several of her songs are Grammy Hall of Fame inductees. For acting, she received both Oscar and Emmy nominations. Waters was born in . . . — — Map (db m122309) HM
Name given to tract along Delaware River from Marcus Hook to Chester River. Grant for tract was given Captain Hans Ammundson Besk, a native of Finland by Queen Christina in 1653. Site of first Finnish settlement in America. — — Map (db m81733) HM
On Chestnut Street at East 24th Street on Chestnut Street.
Here in 1675, William Edmundson convened the first recorded meeting for worship of Friends (Quakers) within present Pennsylvania. This was at the home of Robert Wade, who in 1682 greeted William Penn upon his arrival in Chester. — — Map (db m4091) HM
On East 2nd Street at Crosby Street, on the right when traveling south on East 2nd Street.
Name given to house built on this site in 1721 by David Lloyd. At one time, it was the home of Admiral Porter and Commodore Porter with whom Admiral Farragut often visited. Razed in Feb., 1882 by "Jackson Explosion". — — Map (db m81730) HM
On Avenue of the States at E. 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Avenue of the States.
The Old Civic Square
Chester's old court house (pictured above) was built ca.
1724, making it the oldest building currently standing in
downtown Chester, and one of the oldest remaining public
buildings in the nation. The structure served . . . — — Map (db m159321) HM
Top Plaque John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence 1724 - 1777 Center Plaque John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc. Bottom Plaque John . . . — — Map (db m14781) HM
On 2nd Street at Baker Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street.
King lived three years in this community and ministered under the mentorship of J. Pius Barbour. He graduated from Crozer Theological Seminary, 1951. A leader of the 1963 March on Washington, King won a Nobel Peace Prize, 1964. — — Map (db m14784) HM
On 3rd Street at Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
Site of first St. Paul's Episcopal Church, built in 1702. The grave of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is located just south of here. — — Map (db m14768) HM
Oct. 29, 1682, soon after finishing a two-months' voyage, William Penn first set foot on his colony of Pennsylvania, granted by Charles II the year before. The site is a block south. — — Map (db m14961) HM
On Morton Avenue (U.S. 13), on the right when traveling south.
After an encampment of several days in Philadelphia where French troops passed in review before Congress, the French and American armies moved toward Wilmington [Delaware] by the Chester Pike known then as the King’s Highway. They encamped . . . — — Map (db m203802) HM
On 4th Street (Pennsylvania Route 291), on the right when traveling east.
During WWII, Sun was the largest single shipyard in the world, with over 35,000 employees. It introduced the all-welded ship, which significantly increased ship production, and the T-2 oil tanker, which became the standard at all US shipyards. Sun . . . — — Map (db m147389) HM
On Morton Avenue (U.S. 13) at McDowell Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Morton Avenue.
A Tribute to those from Sun Village who served our country in World War II
• Clyde Robert Thompson • Ralph Jack Emory • James Walter Brogan • David R. Hutchinson
— — Map (db m203803) WM
On Ave. of the States near 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1747 on this site. Was known as "Pennsylvania Arms" until after Washington stopped here following the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. Noted stopping place on the old Post Road. Building stood here until 1952. — — Map (db m14955) HM
On Penn St. at Front Street, on the left on Penn St..
First lodged in America in "Essex House" on this site October 28, 1682 the guest of Robert Wade Here the earliest Quaker settler on this side Delaware River, 1676, purchaser of the property, then called "Printzdorp," from the earlier occupant, . . . — — Map (db m14967) HM
On U.S. 1 at Springfield Road (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north on U.S. 1.
Invented in 1943 by Richard James and named by his wife Betty, the Slinky was manufactured here at James Industries until 1965. In 1960 Richard left his family and gave control of the nearly bankrupt company to Betty. Betty turned the company into a . . . — — Map (db m138520) HM
The colored soldiers of Pennsylvania who fought and died in France 1917-1918 that liberty, equality and fraternity might be established between all nations and among all peoples. — — Map (db m176373) WM
On Valley Forge Road, 0.1 miles north of Church Road, on the left when traveling north.
Built by Thomas Moore, Stucco over Stone. Built in Three Sections, Middle Part has Datestone MTM 1783, Original Fireplaces, Paneling, Attic Floor Covered with Mortar. At one time used as a Trading Post. — — Map (db m113085) HM
A doctor, judge, scientist, and State Senator. Smith came to Collenbrook in 1829 upon his marriage to Mary Lewis, heir to this eighteenth-century family estate. He was founder of the Delaware County Institute of Science and author of the 1862 . . . — — Map (db m81501) HM
The only remaining log cabin of its type, among several once located on Darby Creek. Evidently built by Swedish settlers who came to this area after 1638. Used by the early Philadelphia film-maker, Siegmund Lubin, as the site for several pre-1910 . . . — — Map (db m66649) HM
On Garrett Road at Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Garrett Road.
Born at Riverview, near here, Garrett was a prominent abolitionist and Underground Railroad activist. He moved to Wilmington, DE in 1822, and sent many fugitive slaves to his brothers at Riverview, Fernland Farms, and here at Thornfield. He was a . . . — — Map (db m67355) HM
On Simpson Street, 0.1 miles south of 13th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built to make P14 Enfield rifles for the
UK in 1914, the factory was the nation's
largest during WWI. It produced a modified version of the firearm after the US
entered the war, designated the Model
1917. It was the most common rifle issued
to . . . — — Map (db m159231) HM
On 9th Street, 0.1 miles west of Simpson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Originally part of Ridley Township, Eddystone was incorporated as a borough
in 1880. First developed by the Simpson family in the 1870s as the home of their
print works, the town's name was inspired by the Eddystone Lighthouse in Devon,
England. . . . — — Map (db m159243) HM
On Valleybrook Road at Logtown Road, on the right when traveling north on Valleybrook Road.
On the evening of September 11, 1777, a
number of stragglers from the defeated
American Army, hungry, demoralized and
exhausted in their flight from the field at
Brandywine, collected in Logtown (part of
what is now Chester Heights) where . . . — — Map (db m188158) HM
Near Glen Mills Road, 0.2 miles east of Thornton Road, on the right when traveling west.
Thornbury Delaware County Historical Commission
Historic Resource Property #008 Sarum Farmstead
Summer kitchens helped keep the main house
cool during the hottest months of the year.
They were popular in the 18th and early . . . — — Map (db m188201) HM
Near Glen Mills Road, 0.2 miles east of Thornton Road, on the right when traveling west.
Preserving Our Past for the Future
Thornbury Delaware County Historical Commission
Historic Resource Property #097 Wilamar / Black Bell Farm
This spring house sits on
property once owned by
George Peirce II, one . . . — — Map (db m188703) HM
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1) at Cheyney Road, on the right when traveling east on Baltimore Pike.
The stone gristmill at this site was built in 1704 by Nathaniel Newlin, a Quaker who emigrated from Ireland in 1683. The mill, restored to working order, is a fine example of a vital segment of Colonial economic life. — — Map (db m72347) HM
On Ivy Mill Road at Polecat Road on Ivy Mill Road.
A pioneer in this area's industrial and religious development, Thomas Willcox built a paper mill here on the West Branch of Chester Creek in 1729. It became a major supplier to the print shop of Benjamin Franklin; by 1776 it was supplying paper for . . . — — Map (db m82950) HM
Near Cheyney Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Newlin Mill Complex
was entered in the
National Register of Historic Places
on March 9, 1983 by the
U.S. Department of the Interior
as one of the
“Nation’s Cultural Resources
Worthy of . . . — — Map (db m72375) HM
On Pole Cat Road at Fox Valley Lane, on the right when traveling east on Pole Cat Road.
A two-story tenant house
for workers at the Trimble Mill
Concord Township
Historical Society
Formed in 1967 to restore
this historic building — — Map (db m147435) HM
On Concord Road, 0.1 miles east of Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.
Concord Township, one of the first townships created by William Penn, dates from February 6, 1683. The name was chosen by the early Quaker settlers to reflect their harmonious feelings toward their new home. Originally established in the shape of a . . . — — Map (db m146791) HM
On Ridley Creek State Park Road just west of Sandy Flash Drive South, on the left when traveling west.
Maurice K. Goddard's Legacy
Soak in this awe-inspiring scene. You walked or drove only a short distance to get here. Admission was free. Now you'll spend the day in one of the most beautiful places in Pennsylvania, picnicking or swimming, . . . — — Map (db m183802) HM
On Creek Road at Sweetwater Road, on the left when traveling west on Creek Road.
An early industrial village. John Taylor built Thornbury (later Sarum) Forge here ca. 1740. He erected Pennsylvania’s first iron-slitting mill here in 1746: this was acquired in 1836 by the Wilcox family for its Glen Mills paper operations. Until . . . — — Map (db m48155) HM
On Glen Mills Road at Thornton Road, on the right when traveling east on Glen Mills Road.
A crossroads village. Thornton served as a rest stop for travelers between York and Philadelphia, providing livery, blacksmith, and wheelwright services as well as Inn accommodations at the Historic “Yellow House” built by George Gray, circa 1750. . . . — — Map (db m45532) HM
On Glen Mills Road at Thornton Road, on the right when traveling east on Glen Mills Road.
Founded 1687 with several hundred families.
This Building has served from its beginning in the early 1700’s as a Country Inn, General Store, Field Hospital for the Revolutionary soldiers in the Battle of the Brandywine Sept. 1777, oldest U.S. . . . — — Map (db m159249) HM
This site has been a center for Friends' activities since 1684. The older section of the current structure, since remodeled, was built in 1700 as an addition to the original log meetinghouse where William Penn worshiped in the eleventh month . . . — — Map (db m66654) HM
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3) at Darby Road, on the right when traveling west on West Chester Pike.
The rail lines that met and crossed at Llanerch Junction in the 19th century transformed fields into suburban neighborhoods. In the 20th century, the corner where West Chester Pike and Darby Road meet was a gas station and car dealership, before . . . — — Map (db m102755) HM
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3) at Darby Road, on the right when traveling west on West Chester Pike.
Comfortable and reliable rail transportation to and from Philadelphia encouraged the development and growth of suburban neighborhoods in Haverford Township. The large sign behind the trolley car instructs perspective buyers of homes in Llanerch . . . — — Map (db m102754) HM
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3) at Darby Road, on the right when traveling west on West Chester Pike.
Inside the Llanerch Power Station, Wilbur Hall photographed workers waiting to shovel coal into the massive boilers powering the Hamilton Corliss steam engine [photo at top left]. Electricity generated here to run the trolleys also lighted many . . . — — Map (db m102751) HM
On Lansdowne Avenue at Greenwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Lansdowne Avenue.
The Henry Albertson Subdivision Historic District includes 71 houses built between 1884 and circa 1940. The district boundaries correspond to the residential subdivision of Henry Albertson's (1834-1895) 24-acre estate during Lansdowne's early . . . — — Map (db m102726) HM
On Green Avenue at Clover Avenue/Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Green Avenue.
The Lansdowne World War Monument honors those Lansdowne High School students and Lansdowne residents who died while serving in the military during World War I. 1917-1918
This granite Beaux-Arts style monument, designed by Lansdowne . . . — — Map (db m102724) HM WM
On S. Lansdowne Avenue at Fairview Avenue, on the right when traveling north on S. Lansdowne Avenue.
American scholar and archaeologist who published a paper that revolutionized the world’s understanding of Mayan hieroglyphs. Her groundbreaking work influenced archaeologists’ interpretation of cultural sites. Her accolades include the 1962 Kidder . . . — — Map (db m116993) HM
Lord, God of Hosts, be with us yet, lest we forget-lest we forget. Dedicated to the memory of all U.S. War Veterans, who here rest in peace, awaiting the call of the supreme commander to their justly earned reward of eternal glory. The combined . . . — — Map (db m81587) WM
On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 452) at Chichester Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Market Street.
Honoring all branches of the military
and the men and women who served
In Memoriam
World War I Veterans
"We honor you"
In Memoriam
World War II Veterans
"You saved the world"
"We honor you"
In Memoriam
Korean War . . . — — Map (db m39995) WM
The first company in North America to successfully manufacture an artificial fiber (rayon). Plant employees, many of whom were women, lived in Viscose Village, a planned community built in 1912-1915 designed by Ballinger & Perrot of Phila. in the . . . — — Map (db m146226) HM
On Delaware Street east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
[Excerpts from the Is Water Quality Improving? marker]
The Eastern oyster has a long history as being a commercially and ecologically important species in the Delaware Estuary. As far back as the early 1800s, Eastern oysters found in the . . . — — Map (db m102824) HM
On Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
Born Marcus Hook, Pa. April 22, 1918 U. S. Navy Veteran Two-Time American League Batting Champion 1946 • .353 1953 • .337 Played in Major Leagues in Four Decades Seven-time American League All-Star Lifetime BA of .286 2,495 Hits .... 1,311 RBIs . . . — — Map (db m146471) HM
On Delaware Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling east on Delaware Street.
Fallen While Serving
Dominic Cisco • John Gross
Rance Dodson • Cecil Grier, Jr.
Robert N. Myers
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
[Not transcribed] — — Map (db m102782) WM
On Market Street at 3rd Street, in the median on Market Street.
Dedicated
To Those Of The First Ward
who served their country to preserve
the four essential human freedoms
1941 World War II 1945
Armed Forces [and] Merchant Marine
[Honor Roll of Names]
1950 Korean Conflict 1953 . . . — — Map (db m39999) WM
On Market Street at 8th Street, on the left when traveling south on Market Street.
In honor of our brave
heroes who answered their country's
call in the World War and in the name
of God achieved victory --
thus perpetuated
The Freedom of Mankind
[Honor Roll of those killed in action
or died in service]
John . . . — — Map (db m146227) HM
On Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected by the citizens of Marcus Hook in memory of and in honor of the heroic men and women as a tribute to the self sacrifice they displayed in our country's service in World War II 1941- 1945 (List of Names) — — Map (db m14974) HM
Erected to the memory of
Mary Gillis Troost
who died Dec. 27, 1872
by the
Women's Christian Assn
of Kansas City, Mo.
In appreciation of her
gift to the
Gillis Orphans Home — — Map (db m40002) HM
Best known as the company that developed “artificial silk,” later known as “rayon,” the American Viscose Company began construction of its Marcus Hook operation in 1912. Patented by English chemists in 1894, rayon was used . . . — — Map (db m146225) HM
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