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Christ Episcopal Church

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:45:02 +0100

Title:
Christ Episcopal Church
Milford Delaware (DE), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused

Description:
This old church was founded in 1704, and still has year round services. The church was built in 1791. Buried in the church graveyard is Joseph Oliver, the founder of Milford. Also buried here are two former governors, Burton and Thorp.

Presbyterian Church

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:45:02 +0100

Title:
Presbyterian Church
New Castle Delaware (DE), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Built in 1707, this church continued in use until 1854 and was then restored. The congregation goes back to the Dutch Reformed clergymen in 1651. Forty-nine years later the Dutch group was absorbed by the Presbyterians.

Clay's Motel, U. S. Route 40

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:34:47 +0100

Title:
Clay's Motel, U. S. Route 40
Glasgow Delaware (DE), Linen unused

Description:
10 Mile South of Delaware Memorial Bridge. On U. S. Route 40 ? Near Elkton. Md. Glasgow, Delaware. New Brick Motel ? 25 Units.

Del-Mar-Va Peninsula And The Eastern Shore

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Del-Mar-Va Peninsula And The Eastern Shore
Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
Each year a public Chicken Festival is held in a different city. Thousands of chickens are broiled or fried for the crowd who enjoy exhibits, entertainment, and the food. Shown is the Original World's Largest Frying Pan where over 10,000 pieces of chicken are fried daily. Fired by tank gas jets, this 11 fool pan holds 100 gallons of cooking oil. The Frying Pan is seen in action.

The Kent Hotel And Restaurant, Market Street below Ninth

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:25:04 +0100

Title:
The Kent Hotel And Restaurant, Market Street below Ninth
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused

Description:
The Kent Hotel situated in the center of the business section of Wilmington, offers to the public excellent living accommodations. Forty large newly-furnished rooms with running water, shower and tub baths, assure the visitor of homelike comforts.

The Kent Hotel And Restaurant, Market Street below Ninth

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:25:04 +0100

Old Swedes Church

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:43:01 +0100

Title:
Old Swedes Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1912 Dec-31

State House

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:41:40 +0100

Title:
State House
Dover Delaware (DE), Divided Back unused

Entrance To Brandywine Springs Park

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:33:44 +0100

Title:
Entrance To Brandywine Springs Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1910 Jun-17

Brandywine Park Walk Above Wire Bridge

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:33:44 +0100

Title:
Brandywine Park Walk Above Wire Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1910 Jun-17

Old Academy And Immanuel Church

Fri, 30 May 2008 14:28:00 +0100

Title:
Old Academy And Immanuel Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
At New Castle, Delaware located six miles south of Wilmington, Delaware. William Penn first landed at new Castle in 1682.

New Castle

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
New Castle
New Castle Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
The old Court House is on the left and the old Market Building is on the right

Delaware Memorial Bridge, Rte. 40

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Delaware Memorial Bridge, Rte. 40
Scenic Delaware (DE), Chrome PM 1960 Aug-17

Description:
Approach to Delaware memorial Bridge by Rte. 40, on Delaware side of Delaware River.

Clay's Motel, U. S. Route 40

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:37:50 +0100

Title:
Clay's Motel, U. S. Route 40
Glasgow Delaware (DE), Linen unused

Description:
10 miles South of Delaware Memorial Bridge, On U. S. Route 40 - Near Elkton, Md. Glasgow, Delaware New brick motel - 25 units.

Dinner Bell Inn, 121 S. State St

Sat, 17 May 2008 12:11:48 +0100

Title:
Dinner Bell Inn, 121 S. State St
Dover Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
Famous for delicious meals served in a friendly atmosphere. Recommended by Duncan Hines

Wilmington Public Library

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:55 +0100

Title:
Wilmington Public Library
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1928 Apr-09

Nylon Suite Hotel Du Pont

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:31:05 +0100

Title:
Nylon Suite Hotel Du Pont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused

Description:
For gracious living a spacious suite featuring nylon products

A Typical Bedroom Hotel Du Pont

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:31:05 +0100

Title:
A Typical Bedroom Hotel Du Pont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused

Description:
A typical bedroom combining modern furniture and colorful décor for livability and comfort

Gold Ball Room Hotel Du Pont

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:31:05 +0100

Title:
Gold Ball Room Hotel Du Pont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused

Description:
For great occasions, a magnificent room with exquisite sgraffito walls. Louis XIV architecture, illuminated by handcarved chandeliers.

Old State House

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:05:44 +0100

Title:
Old State House
Dover Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
Rebuilt in 1787-1892 on the site of a 1722 structure. Located on the green, it is still in administrative use.

New State House

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:05:44 +0100

Title:
New State House
Dover Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
Delaware was one of the 13 original Colonies and Dover became the Capital in 1777

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:10:03 +0100

Title:
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

Christ Episcopal Church Erected 1734

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:03:09 +0100

Title:
Christ Episcopal Church Erected 1734
Dover Delaware (DE), Linen unused

Third Dam, Brandywine Park

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:22:45 +0100

Title:
Third Dam, Brandywine Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1913 Jul-29

Original Whipping Post And Kent County Jail

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:05:33 +0100

Title:
Original Whipping Post And Kent County Jail
Dover Delaware (DE), Linen unused

Beautiful Haven Lake

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:55 +0100

Title:
Beautiful Haven Lake
Milford Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

DuPont And Nemours Buildings

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:55 +0100

Title:
DuPont And Nemours Buildings
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
DuPont and Nemours buildings with Rodney Square in foreground at Wilmington, Delaware.

Bridgeville Public Library

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:54 +0100

Title:
Bridgeville Public Library
Bridgeville Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Aerial View Of Lewes

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:54 +0100

Title:
Aerial View Of Lewes
Lewes Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
A Popular resort Famous for fishing and crabbing, with a fine broad beach just inside the break-water. On left is Delaware Bay. In center is the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal.

Delaware Park

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:54 +0100

Title:
Delaware Park
Stanton Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
One of America's most beautiful and comfortable race courses

Greetings From Dewey Beach

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:53 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Dewey Beach
Dewey Beach Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
Showing Ocean and Bay offering the greatest variety of water sports

Beautiful Silver Lake Looking West

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:53 +0100

Title:
Beautiful Silver Lake Looking West
Dewey Beach Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
The dividing line between Rehoboth and Dewey Beach, Del.

Delaware City

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:53 +0100

Title:
Delaware City
Delaware City Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
Tidewater Oil Company Plant

Old St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:52 +0100

Title:
Old St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Lewes Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
The first church was built in 1721, and the present building in 1854. Old graves in the churchyard are of historical interest and include the tomb of Capt. James Drew, who drowned when the Treasure Sloop, De-Braak, floundered off Cape Henlopen in 1798.

Methodist Church

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:52 +0100

Title:
Methodist Church
Lewes Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Rockford Tower

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:52 +0100

Title:
Rockford Tower
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
Famous landmark in Rockford Park Wilmington, Delaware.

Terminal Building

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:52 +0100

Title:
Terminal Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
New Castle County Airport Wilmington, Delaware.

Old Swedes Church

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:51 +0100

Title:
Old Swedes Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
One of the famous landmarks (1689). Old Swedes Church, is located at 7th and Church Streets. The church, once Swedish Lutheran, now Episcopal, is said to be the Oldest Protestant Church in North America still in active use as a place of worship. Many distinguished pioneer Delawareans are buried in the Churchyard.

Aerial View Wilmington

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:51 +0100

Title:
Aerial View Wilmington
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
Looking Northeast at the city of Wilmington located at the junction of the Christina and Brandywine Rivers

Interior Historic Old Swedes Church

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:51 +0100

Title:
Interior Historic Old Swedes Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
Located at 7th and Church Streets, the Old Swede's Church was built in 1698 by the Swedes and Dutch. When first built it was severely plain, but since has been elaborated to some extent. In the church yard there are markers dating from 1656.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:50 +0100

Title:
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Seaford Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Hagley Museum

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:50 +0100

Title:
Hagley Museum
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
Pictured is the water wheel that supplied the power to two powder mills, one on each side. These mills were built in 1822-24 and were in use until 1921. The Hagley Museum, site of the E.I. DuPont Powder Plant, relates the development of Brandywine Industry.

Governor's House

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:49 +0100

Title:
Governor's House
Dover Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
A Georgian dwelling built by Charles Hillyard about 1790. Restored to the Governor's House in 1965

Kent County Court House

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:49 +0100

Title:
Kent County Court House
Dover Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
"On the Green"

The Nylon Capital Of The World

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:49 +0100

Title:
The Nylon Capital Of The World
Seaford Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
The Nylon Capital of the World. The site of Du Ponts Original Nylon Factory

St. John's Methodist Church, Pine & Poplar Sts

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:49 +0100

Title:
St. John's Methodist Church, Pine & Poplar Sts
Seaford Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

John Dickinson Mansion

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:48 +0100

Title:
John Dickinson Mansion
Dover Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
This beautiful and historical home of John Dickinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, is one of the showplace of Delaware and the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula.

Holy Cross Church And School, S. Bradford St

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:48 +0100

Title:
Holy Cross Church And School, S. Bradford St
Dover Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
Holy cross church and school S. Bradford St. Dover, Delaware.

Legislative Hall

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:48 +0100

Title:
Legislative Hall
Dover Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
The Capital building contains many interesting architectural features and valuable eighteenth century portraits. Chamber of State Senate. House of Representatives, and offices of the Governor and Secretary of State. Dover has been the State Capital since 1777.

People's Church

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:53:47 +0100

Title:
People's Church
Dover Delaware (DE), Chrome unused

Description:
This church, located at S. Bradford & Reed Sts., was gathered in 1910. The original building, erected in 1910 has been remodeled. The parish house and memorial tower were added in 1924.