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Title:
Greetings from Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Situated at the junction of the Christiana and Brandywine Rivers in the County Seat of New Castle. In 1638 the first Swedish Expedition to the new world landed at that point on the Christiana called "The Rocks". Here they established Fort Christiana; it was taken from them by the Dutch in 1655, who were, in return superseded by the English in 1664. Under Wm. Penn as Governor it acquired the Quaker characteristics which to this day it has never lost.
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Title:
The world's best refinery makes the world's best gasoline
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
The World's Best Refinery located south of Wilmington on the Delaware river. Owned by Tidewater Oil Company, it is the world's best for size and science, and... Makes the World's Best Gasoline.
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Title:
The World's Best Refinery
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Located south of Wilmington on the Delaware river. Owned by Tidewater Oil Company, it is the world's best for size and science, and makes the World's Best Gasoline.
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Title:
Post Office
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1925 Nov-6
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Title:
Water Tower
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
Rockford Water Tower
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1928 Aug-20
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Title:
Market St. and Rodney Square, Looking South from 11th St. at Night
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Some of the finest public buildings in Wilmington are located in Rodney Square at Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets. The DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building number among the finest of these.
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Title:
Rodney Square, Public Library and Delaware Trust Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Nemours Building from Delaware Avenue and Washington Street
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Pierre S. Dupont High School
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1941 May-31
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Title:
DuPont & Nemours Building and Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1953 Jul-26
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Title:
The Delaware Trust Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
P. B. & W. Railway Depot
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
American Red Cross Headquarters, Delaware Avenue
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
The home of the Delaware Chapter of the American Red Cross is located at 911 Delaware Avenue. They are working on a 24 hour schedule, volunteer workers are turning out thousands of knitted and hand sewn articles, classes in First Aid are held, and the Home Service attends to the wants or problems of soldiers in the field.
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Title:
Rodney Square, showing Public Library and Delaware Trust Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Some of the finest public buildings in Wilmington are located in Rodney Square at Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets. The DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building number among the finest of these. The Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue may be seen in the left foreground. It commemorates his celebrated ride to Philadelphia.
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Title:
Pennsylvania Railroad Station and South Bound Platform
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Alfred I. Dupont Estate - Carillon Tower
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
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Title:
Court House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1910 Jul-19
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Title:
Brandywine Racetrack
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
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Title:
Tally-Ho Motor Lodge and Restaurant
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
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Title:
Tourinns Motor Court and Restaurant
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome
Description:
Open year round, service station, playground, carports, cocktail lounge, free T.V. and radio in rooms, telephones and switchboard service. 100% air conditioned. AAA approved. Other Tourinns near Ft. Wayne, IN, Pittsburgh, PA, Allentown, PA, Stevensville, MD, Kiptopeke Beach, VA
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Title:
Wilmington Fibre Sheets, Rods, Tubes, Parts
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1935 Sep-24
Description:
Wilmington Fire Specialty Company.
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Title:
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1911 Jul-18
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Title:
Brandywine Racetrack
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
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Title:
View of Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome
Description:
Showing the Post Office and Public Building and the Continental American Life Insurance Company
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Title:
Hotel du Pont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
The Business, Civic and Social Center.
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Title:
Admiral Du Pont Monument
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
With the Old Water Tower. Rockford Park.
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Title:
The Court House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Han-10
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Title:
Wilmington High School
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back
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Title:
Orchard, 11th Street Bridge Looking Up Brandywine Creek
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back
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Title:
Live Oak Motor Court
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen
Description:
Beautiful new and modern cottages with tile baths, radiant heat, luxurious Hollywood type beds and relaxing air foam and Beautyrest mattresses. Guest dining room for your convenience serving excellent meals. Convenient to downtown Wilmington. Just north of town on US 17. Dial 9483. J.R. Hobbs, Owner.
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Title:
New Castle County Court House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back)
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Title:
Wilmington High School
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back)
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Title:
Del-Mar Motor Court
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
James E. Mess 6 miles south of Wilmington, Del. Five miles south of Delaware Memoiral Bridge on Dupont Highway - US Routes 13 and 40 southbound lane. Luxurious rooms, tile bathrooms, television and radios. Restaurant opposite. Open all year. Owner-management.
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Title:
Terminal Building--New Castle County Airport
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome PM 1961 Nov-12
Description:
Terminal Building New Castle County Airport Wilmington, DE
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Title:
View of Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome PM Jan-27
Description:
Showing the Post Office and Public Building and the Continental American Life Insurance Company.
Delaware Candy and Tobacco Service
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Title:
School No.15
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Real Photo
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Title:
Old #8 School
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Real Photo
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Title:
Always Sweet, Man in front of Delivery Wagon
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Harlan and Hollingsworth Ship Yard
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
SS New York - SS Florida - The Newcastle Ferries
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
Description:
Ferries operating between Newcastle, Delaware, and Pennsville, New Jersey
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Title:
Harlan & Hollingsworth Ship Yard
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Street View of Dupont Hotel
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
Thomas F. Bayard School
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
Market Street North from 5th Street
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
Augustine Paper Mills on Brandywine
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1917 Aug-31
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Title:
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1910 Oct-25
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Title:
Y.M.C.A., Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Wilmington is situated at the junction of the Christina and Brandywine Rivers and is the County Seat of New Castle County, Delaware. In 1638 the first Swedish Expedition to the new world landed at the point on the Christina called "The Rocks." Here they established Fort Christina, it was taken from them by the Dutch in 1655, who were, in return superseded by the English in 1664. Under Wm. Penn as Governor it acquired the Quaker characteristics which to this day it has never lost.
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Title:
Lambros Restaurant
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
Description:
837 Market Street.
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Title:
Garrick Theatre
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Oct-1
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Title:
Main Street Looking North from 7th and Market
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome PM 1961 May-11
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Title:
Washington Street Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1908 Nov-7
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Title:
Market Street, Brandywine
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1909 Jul-13
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Title:
Delaware Historical Society
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1912 Sep-02
Description:
Built 1740
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Title:
Delaware Park Raceway - Grandstand
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome PM 1964 Oct-6
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Title:
Old Swedes Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1911 Apr-27
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Title:
Old Swedes' Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1907 Jul-29
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Title:
Gateway Restaurant
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome
Description:
Located on Rts. #13, #40, and #301 one mile south of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, just off Route 95, on the Dupont Highway. Delaware's finest foods! a pleasant atmosphere, popularly priced, and known for the finest coffee and for sincere, pleasing service
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Title:
Delaware Park Race Track
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Dedication of Kalmar Nyckel Monument
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Post Office
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border
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Title:
Hotel DuPont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
A beautifully appointed modern metropolitan hotel, air conditioned throughout. Three fine restaurants. Cocktail Lounge. Free parking. Family plan. Banquet rooms, from rountable size to ballroom suite accommodating 900. Color television in all guest rooms. AAA - AH & MA - HSMA - NTBA - AMEX Space Bank
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Title:
Hotel Du Pont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
A thoroughly modern metropolitan hotel, air-conditioned throughout - Three fine restaurants recommended by Duncan Hines - Cocktail Lounge - Ample Parking - Family Plan - Public rooms, from roundtable-size to Ballroom Suite accommodating 900. All bedrooms and private suites have baths, air-conditioning, radio, television, 24-hour telephone switchboard service. AAA. AHA
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Title:
Tourinns Motor Court and Restaurant
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome
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Title:
El Capitan Motor Hotel
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
1807 Concord Pike, US 202, 2 miles North of center of city
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Title:
Market Street, North above 8th
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back
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Title:
Rodney Square showing Post Office and Public Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Also Continental American Life Insurance Company
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Title:
Water Tower
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Sep-10
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Title:
Hotel Du Pont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
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Title:
New Castle County Court House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1904 Nov-4
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Title:
American Red Cross Headquarters
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
The home of the Delaware Chapter of the American Red Cross is located at 911 Delaware Avenue. They are working 24 hour schedule, volunteer workers are turning out thousands of knitted and sewn articles, classes in First Aid are held, and the Home Service attends to the wants or problems of soldiers in the field
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Title:
Wilmington High School
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back
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Title:
Post Office
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1918 Apr-16
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Title:
Pierre S. Du Pont High School, Wilmington, Del
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1958 Feb-26
Description:
Pierre S. Du Pond High School, Wilmington, Del
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Title:
Delaware Hospital and Washington Street Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Wilmington was settled by the Swedish in 1638 on the banks of the Christiana River and named Christianaham, this was taken by the Dutch in 1655, with the English taking control in 1664. The city of Wilmington was laid out in 1731. It is now the largest city in Delaware and is important for its large domestic and foreign trade and its many large industries
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Title:
Wilmington Society of the Fine Arts
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Carl Miles Monument and the Rocks, Christiana Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen
Description:
This beautiful Carl Miles Monument is located at Fort Christiana State Park. It is 25 feet high and was received by President Roosevelt as a gift from the people of Sweden to the people of the United States
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Title:
DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Some of the finest public buildings in Wilmington are located in Rodney Square at Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets. The DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building number among the finest of these. The Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue may be seen in the left foreground. It commemorates his celebrated ride to Philadelphia
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Title:
Rodney Square showing Post Office and Public Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen
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Title:
Rodney Square, Showing Public Library & Delaware Trust Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
DuPont & Nemours Buildings with Rodney Square in Foreground
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Municipal Building and Court House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Showing Caesar Rodney's Monument
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Title:
Old Sweedes Church, Erected 1698
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1912 May-3
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Title:
Holiday Inn of America Wilmington (North)
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
4000 Concord Pike (US 202 at Talleyville) Telephone: AC 302/478-2222; swimming pool; free TV; advance Holidex reservations
Dexter Press
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Title:
Carl Miles Monument and The Rocks, Christina Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
This beautiful Carl Miles Monument is located at Fort Christiana State Park. It is 25 feet high and was received by President Roosevelt as a gift from the people of Sweden to the people of the United States
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Title:
Aerial View, Rodney Square, Showing Post Office & Public Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Carl Miles Monument and The Rocks, Christina Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen
Description:
This beautiful Carl Miles Monument is located at Fort Christina State Park. It is 25 feet high and was received by President Roosevelt as a gift from the people of Sweden to the people of the United States
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Title:
The Rocks, Fort Christiana Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen
Description:
The Rocks are believed to be the exact spot where the first Swedish Colonists landed in 1638 and founded New Sweden. The 25 foot monument, executed by Carl Milles, world famous sculptor, and paid for by popular subscription among the Swedish people, was presented to the American people by Royal Emissary at the tercentenary celebration in 1938
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Title:
Rodney Square, Showing Public Library and Delaware Trust Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Some of the finest public buildings in Wilmington are located in Rodney Square at Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets. The DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building number among the finest of these. The Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue may be seen in the left foreground. It commemorates his celebrated ride to Philadelphia
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Title:
U.S. Post Office, Court House and Custom House, Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
The Rocks, Fort Christiana Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
"The Rocks" are believed to be the exact spot where the first Swedish Colonists landed in 1638 and founded New Sweden. The 25 foot monument, executed by Carl Milles, world famous sculptor, and paid for by popular subscription among the Swedish people, was presented to the American people by Royal Emissary at the tercentenary celebration in 1938
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Title:
Nemours Building from Delaware Avenue and Washington Street
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Delaware Hospital and Washington Street Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Wilmington was settled by the Swedish in 1638 on the banks of the Christiana River and named Christianaham, this was taken by the Dutch in 1655, with the English taking control in 1664. The city of Wilmington was laid out in 1731. It is now the largest city in Delaware and is important for its large domestic and foreign trade and its many large industries
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Title:
Hotel Rodney
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Market Street. Wilmington's newest and smartest hotel
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Title:
Dupont Hotel and Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Rodney Square, Market St. between 10th and 11th Sts. is the sight of the finest public buildings in Wilmington. In the square is the Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue commemorating his celebrated ride to Philadelphia
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Title:
Delaware Trust Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
This fine office building in the heart of Wilmington is the home of Delaware Trust Company. Among its nationally known tenants are American Viscose corporation, Atlas Powder Company, Barnsdall Oil Company, Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation, Commercial Credit Corporation, Commonwealth & Southern Corporation, Greyhound Corporation, Hercules Powder Company, Lehigh Valley Coal Corporation, Middle West Corporation, Pennroad Corporation, Pennsylvania Railroad Company and Vick Chemical Company
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Title:
Pierre S. Du Pont High School
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Holiday Inn of America - Wilmington (North)
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome PM 1975 May-28
Description:
Jim E.Hess Holiday Inn OF AMERICA WILMINGTON (North) WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19803 4000 Concord Pike (U.S. 202 at Talleyville) Telephone: AC 302/478-2222 SWIMMING POOL - Free TV Advance Holidex Reservations
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Title:
Rodney Square, Showing Library, Delaware Trust Co. Building and Dupont Hotel
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
Aerial View, Rodney Square, Showing Post Office
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Y. M. C. A
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen
Description:
Wilmington is situated at the junction of Christina and Brandywine Rivers and is the County Seat of New Castle County, Delaware. In 1638 the first Swedish Expedition to the new world landed at the point on the Christina called "The Rocks." Here they established Fort Christina, it was taken from them by the Dutch in 1655, who were, in return superseded by the English in 1664. Under Wm. Penn as Governor it acquired the Quaker characteristics which to this day it has never lost
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Title:
The Du Pont Country Club Showing Rockford Water Tower
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen
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Title:
Francis Drake Hotel Motor Court and Cottages
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
New, comfortable rooms, with tiled baths, central radiant hot water heat, cool-air circulating system, radios, lobby television. Dining room opposite
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Title:
El Capital Motor Hotel
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
1807 Concord Pike, US 202; 2 miles N. of center city; (2 min. from I-95 N. & S. Exits) Phone 302 - 656-9436. Elect. heat, TV, swimming pool, FM, direct dial telephone, restaurant, complete shopping facilities
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Title:
Entrance to Park, West St
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1916 Apr-30
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Title:
DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Some of the finest public buildings in Wilmington are located in Rodney Square at Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets. The DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building number among the finest of those. The Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue may be seen in the left foreground. It commemorates his celebrated ride to Philadelphia
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Title:
Moonlight on the Delaware
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Delaware Ave
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Sep-30
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Title:
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Delaware Avenue
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907
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Title:
Greetings from Wilmington
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Wilmington is situated at the junction of the Christina and Brandywine Rivers and is the county seat of New Castle County, Delaware. In 1638 the first Swedish expedition to the New World landed at the point on the Christina called "The Rocks." Here they established Fort Christina, it was taken from them by the Dutch in 1655, who were, in return superseded by the English in 1664. Under Wm. Penn as Governor it acquired the Quaker characteristics which to this day it has never lost
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Title:
New Castle County Court House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1913 Aug-4
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Title:
Pavilion Entrance to Zee
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1907 Oct-4
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Title:
Lake at Zoo
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1907
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Title:
Public Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
This building serves as the county seat of New Castle County as well as the City Hall and Municipal Building of Wilmington
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Title:
DuPont Hotel and Office Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1919 Jan-17
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Title:
Market Street, North from 6th Street
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
Rockford Park - The Old Water Tower
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
Pavilion Entrance to Zoo
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1914
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Title:
Delaware Memorial Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Delaware Memorial Bridge spanning the Delaware River just south of Wilmington is the 6th largest suspension bridge in the world
Colourpicture
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Title:
Marine Terminal
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Quay type wharf, takes 4 ocean going vessels, without use of tugs. Deep water permits docking directly from Delaware River
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Title:
Entrance to Longwood Gardens
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
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Title:
Friends' Meeting House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Sep-10
Description:
100 years old
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Title:
Municipal Building and Court House, Showing Caesar Rodney's Monument
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1943 Jul-29
Description:
Some of the finest public buildings in Wilmington are located in Rodney Square at Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets. The DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building number among the finest of these. The Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue may be seen in the left foreground. It commemorates his celebrated ride to Philadelphia
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Title:
Downtown Wilmington - Aerial View
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Majestically towering skyward are buildings located in the heart of Wilmington
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Title:
Delaware Park Race Track and Grand Stand
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1945 Jul-19
Description:
Wilmington is the County Seat of New Castle County. It is located in a picturesque hilly section at the junction of Christiana and Brandywine Rivers which empty into the Delaware River just below the City. The town of Wilmington was laid out in 1731. It is now the largest city in Delaware
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Title:
Rockford Tower
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Pierre S. Dupont High School
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 12, 66688
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Title:
Aerial View Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 19, 71323
Aerial View, Rodney Square, Showing Post Office and Public Building, Wilmington, Del
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Title:
Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 16, 62230
Some of the finest public buildings in Wilmington are located in Rodney Square at Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets. The DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building number among the finest of these. The Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue may be seen in the left foreground. It commemorates his celebrated ride to Philadelphia
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Title:
Municipal Building and Court House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen
Description:
Showing Caesar Rodney's Monument
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Title:
Rodney Square, showing Public Library and Delaware Trust Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Some of the finest public building in Wilmington are located in Rodney Square at Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets. The DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building number among the finest of these. The Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue may be seen in the left foreground. It commemorates his celebrated ride to Philadelphia
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Title:
Aerial View of Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Looking northeast of the city of Wilmington located at the junction of the Christina and Brandywine Rivers
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Title:
Veterans Administraton Hospital, exterior front view
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
The Veterans Administration Hospital is located on route #2 west of Wilmington. The nine-floor modern structure was completed in 1950. Accommodations are available for 300 patients. The unit is well staffed and is equipped to handle out-patient treatment
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Title:
Hotel Dupont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome PM 1964 May-20
Description:
A thoroughly modern* metropolitan hotel, air-conditioned throughout - three fine restaurants recommended by Duncan Hines - Cocktail Lounge - Ample parking - Family plan Public rooms, from roundtable-size to Ballroom Suite accommodating 900. All bedrooms and private suits have baths, air-conditioning, radio, television, 24 hours telephone switchboard service. AAA. AHA. *Modernization completed in 1960
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Title:
Interior of Old Swedes' Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1907 Sep-7
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Title:
High School, Wilmington, Del
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
Rodney Square, Showing Public Library and Delaware Trust Building, Wilmington, Del
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1944 Feb-3
Description:
Wilmington was settled by the Swedish in 1638 on the banks of the Christiana River and names Christianaham, this was taken by the Dutch in 1655, with the English taking control in 1664. The city of Wilmington was laid out in 1731. It is now the largest city in Delaware and is important for its large domestic and foreign trade and its many large industries
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Title:
Wilmington High School
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1909 Apr-01
Description:
Series 1503
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Title:
The Dover Room Of The English Grills, 913 Market St
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome PM 1963 May-12
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Title:
American Red Cross Headquarters, Delaware Avenue
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 30
The home of the Delaware Chapter of the American Red Cross is located at 911 Delaware Avenue. They are working on a 24 hour schedule, volunteer workers are turning out thousands of knitted and sewn articles, classes in First, Aid are held, and the Home Service attends to the wants or problems of Soldiers in the field.
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Title:
Colonial Dames House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Delaware Trust Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1942 Jul-09
Description:
Series 76732
This fine office building in the heart of Wilmington is the home of DelawareTRust Company. Among its nationally known tenants are American Viscose Corporation, Atlas Powder Company, Barnsdall Oil Company, Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation, Commercial Credit Corporation, Commonwealth & Southern Corporation, Greyhound Corporation, Hercules Powder Company, Lehigh Valley Coal Corporation, Middle West Corporation, Pennsylvania Railroad Corporation, Pennsylvania Railroad Company And Vick Chemical Company.
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Title:
Y. M. C. A
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 68010
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Title:
Market Street Looking North, 9th St
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 32
Some of the finest Public buildings in Wilmington are located in Rodney Square at Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets. The DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building number among the finest of these
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Title:
Municipal Building And Court House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 14
Some of the finest Public buildings in Wilmington are located in Rodney Square at Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets. The DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building number among the finest of these. The Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue may be seen in the left foreground. It commemorates his celebrated ride to Philadelphia
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Title:
Rodney Square Showing Public Library And Delaware Trust Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1940 May-08
Description:
Series 16
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Title:
Aerial View Of Section Of Wilmington
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 28
Wilmington is located at the junction of the Christina and Brandywine Rivers. The town was laid out in 1731 and is now the largest city in Delaware. This is a view of the old Water Tower in beautiful Rockford Park
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Title:
Carl Miles Monument And The Rocks, Christina Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 1
This beautiful Carl Miles Monument is located at Fort Christiana State Park. It is 25 feet high and was received by President Roosevelt as a gift from the people of Sweden to the people of the United States
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Title:
Delaware Hospital And Washington Street Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 26
The Delaware Hospital is one of the oldest and best equipped hospitals in this section of the country
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Title:
Nemours Building, Delaware Avenue And Washington Street
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1954 Jun-02
Description:
Series 22
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Title:
The Old Water Tower, Rockford Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1954 Jun-02
Description:
Series 13
Wilmington is located at the junction of the Christina and Brandwine Rivers. The town was laid out in 1731 and is now the largest city in Delaware. This is a view of the Old Water Tower in beautiful Rockford Park
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Title:
Aerial View, Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 19
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Title:
Lake Shellpot Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1908 Jun-17
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Title:
Old Swedes Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1912 Dec-31
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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.
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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
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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.
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Title:
Nylon Suite Hotel Du Pont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
For gracious living a spacious suite featuring nylon products
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Title:
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
DuPont And Nemours Buildings
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
DuPont and Nemours buildings with Rodney Square in foreground at Wilmington, Delaware.
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Title:
Rockford Tower
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Famous landmark in Rockford Park Wilmington, Delaware.
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Title:
Terminal Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
New Castle County Airport Wilmington, Delaware.
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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.
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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.
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Title:
Delaware Memorial Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Delaware Memorial Bridge Wilmington, Delaware.
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Title:
Footpath Along Brandywine Creek
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Footpath along Brandywine Creek under the Monkey Hill Bridge, Wilmington, Delaware.
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Title:
Aerial View Of Wilmington
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Aerial View of Wilmington with Interstate 95 in the foreground
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Title:
Hotel Du Pont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
A beautifully appointed modern metropolitan hotel, air-conditioned throughout * Three fine restaurants * Cocktail Lounge * Free parking * Family plan * Banquet rooms, from roundtable-size to Ball-room Suite accommodating 900. Color television in all guest rooms. AAA - AH & MA -HSMA - NTBA - AMEX SPACE BANK.
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Title:
Chesapeake City Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
On Highway 213, about 12 miles south of Wilmington, Delaware.
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Title:
Longwood Gardens
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
One of the many colorful views at Longwood Gardens - near Wilmington, Delaware.
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Title:
Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Center of business district. Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence is memorialized in the statue.
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Title:
Francis Drake Hotel Motor Court And Cottages
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
6 Miles South of Wilmington, Delaware, 2 Miles South of New Castle Ferry, on DuPont Highway, U.S. Routes 13 and 40, Southbound Lanes. New, Comfortable Rooms, with Tiled Baths, Central Radiant Hot Water Heat, Cool-Air Circulating System, Radios, Lobby Television. Dining Room Opposite. Open-Air Theatre Nearby. Phone: New Castle 6841. Owner-Management.
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Title:
Public Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
This building servers as the county seat of New Castle County as well as the City Hall and Municipal Building of Wilmington, Delaware.
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Title:
Smith's Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
One of the few left in this area
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Title:
Delaware Memorial Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
This Twin Span provides a necessary link between the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 95. The City of Wilmington is in the background
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Title:
Live Oak Motor Court
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Beautiful new and modern cottages with tile baths, radiant heat, luxurious Hollywood type beds and relaxing air foam and Beautyrest mattresses. Guest dining room for your convenience serving excellent meals. Convenient to downtown Wilmington. Just north of town on U.S. 17.
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Title:
Longwood Gardens
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
This is one of the famous tourist attractions located near Wilmington, Delaware.
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Title:
Interior Old Swedes Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Located at 7th and Church Streets, the Old Swedes Church was build 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 form 1656.
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Title:
Market St. And Rodney Square At Night
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Some of the finest public buildings in Wilmington are located in Rodney square at market street between 10th and 11th streets. The DuPont hotel and Nemours building number among the finest of these
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Title:
Old Swedes Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
On March 29, 1638 the first Swedes landed in America at Wilmington. The old Swedes first church was built in 1698. The stone used in its construction was carried by the women of the colony. The bricks for the aisles and the hinges for the stalls in the interior where imported from Sweden.
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Title:
Longwood Gardens
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
These gardens rank as one of the out-standing display gardens in America. The Gardens have been under development since 1906. This complex includes flower gardens, an Italian water garden, an open air theatre with a water curtain and stage fountains, a large conservatory and electric fountains which are the finest colored fountains in the world.
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Title:
Old Swedes Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1913 Nov-05
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Title:
In Brandywine Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM Aug-20
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Title:
Aerial View of Wilmington
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Wilmington is located at the junction of the Chritina and Brandywine Rivers.The town was laid out in 1731 and is now the largest city in Delaware
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Title:
Lake Shellpot Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1912
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Title:
Winter On The Historic Brandywine
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Water Tower From Rockford Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906
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Title:
Aerial View , Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Showing Post Office and Public Building
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Title:
Shellpot Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907
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Title:
St. Paul'S M. E. Church
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1924
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Title:
Nylon Suite Hotel Du Pont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
For gracious living, a spacious suite featuring nylon products.
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Title:
Post Office And Public Building, Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Greetings From Wilmington
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Wilmington is the County Seat of New Castle County, Delaware. In 1638, the first Swedish Expedition to the new world landed at a point on the Christiana River called the "Rocks" where they established a colony and built Fort Christiana. In 1655 the Dutch took Fort Christiana and later on in 1664 the English took control of the colony and under the rule of William Penn, it acquired the Quaker character which it has never lost. The town of Wilmington was laid out in 1731 and grew rapidly; it is now the largest city in Delaware.
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Title:
Greetings From Wilmington
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Wilmington is the County Seat of New Castle County, Delaware. In 1638, the first Swedish Expedition to the new world landed at a point on the Christiana River called the "Rocks" where they established a colony and built Fort Christiana. In 1655 the Dutch took Fort Christiana and later on the 1664 the English took control of the colony and under the rule of William Penn, it acquired the Quaker Character which it has never lost. The town of Wilmington was laid out in 1731 and grew rapidly; it is now the largest city in Delaware.
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Title:
Greetings From Wilmington
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Wilmington is situated at the junction of the Christina and Brandywine Rivers and is the County Seat of New Castle County, Delaware. In 1638 the first Swedish Expedition to the new world landed at the point on the Christina called "The rocks." Here they established Fort Christina, it was taken from them by the Dutch in 1655, who were, in return superseded by the English in 1664. Under Wm. Penn as governor it acquired the quake characteristics which to this day it has never lost.
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Title:
Municipal Building And Court House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Showing Caesar Rodney's Monument
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Title:
Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Showing City Hall and Continental American Life Insurance Bldg., Wilmington was settled by the Swedish in 1638 on the banks of the Christiana river and named Christiana ham, this was taken by the Dutch in 1655, with the English taking control in 1664. the city of Wilmington was laid out in 1731. It is now the largest city in Delaware and is important for its large domestic and foreign trade and its many large industries.
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Title:
U. S. Post Office Court House And Custom House Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Third Dam, Brandywine Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Pavilion And Entrance To Zoo
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1916
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Title:
Street View of Delaware Hospital
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back
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Title:
Washington Oak, Brandwine Springs
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Brandywine Springs - B. & O. R. R. Pavilion
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Brandywine Springs - Entrance and Dancing Pavilion
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
River and Trees at Brandywine Springs
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Delaware Park Race Track
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Du Pont Powder Mills on the Brandywine
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1910 Sep-30
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Title:
Washington Oak, Brandywine Springs Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Union National Bank, Market and Eighth Streets
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Oct-4
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Title:
Delaware Hospital
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
One of the oldest and best equipped hospitals in this section of the country
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc
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Title:
North Race, Looking S.E. From Franklin Street
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1907 Oct-22
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Title:
View of Boulevard
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1901 Sep-6
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Title:
B. & O. Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1901 Sep-10
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Title:
Old Soldier's Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1914 Jan-9
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Title:
Wilmington Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Home of the Wilmington Baseball Club, the "Blue Rocks"
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Title:
New Castle County Court House
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 May-27
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Title:
Birds Eye View Looking S.E. From Washington St. Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1908 Nov-9
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Title:
Chesapeake City Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
On Highway 213 about 12 miles south of Wilmington, Delaware
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Title:
Delaware Trust Building
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
This fine office building in the heart of Wilmington is the home of Delaware Trust Company. Among its nationally known tenants are American Viscose Corporation, Atlas Powder Company, Barnsdall Oil Company, Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation, Commercial Credit Corporation, Commonwealth & Southern Corporation, Greyhound Corporation, Hercules Powder Company, Lehigh Valley Coal Corporation, Middle West Corporation, Pennroad Corporation, Pennsylvania Railroad Company and Vick Chemical Company
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Title:
Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1943 Apr-18
Description:
Showing Public Library and Delaware Trust Building. Wilmington was settled by the Swedish in 1638 on the banks of the Christiana River and named Christianaham, this was taken by the Dutch in 1655, with the English taking control in 1664. The city of Wilmington was laid out in 1731. It is now the largest city in Delaware and is important for its large domestic and foreign trade and its many large industries
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Title:
The Rocks at Fort Christiana Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM Jun-13
Description:
"The Rocks" are believed to be the exact spot where the first Swedish Colonists landed in 1638 and founded New Sweden. The 25 foot monument, executed by Carl Milles, world famous sculptor,and paid for by popular subscription among the Swedish people, was presented to the American people by Royal Emissary at the tercentenary celebration in 1938
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Title:
Brandywine Racetrack
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Chrome unused
Description:
Brandywine Racetrack Wilmington, Delaware
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Title:
Post Office, Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
Market Street Looking North, 9th Street
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 32
Some of the finest Public buildings in Wilmington are located in Rodney Square at Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets. The DuPont Hotel and Nemours Building number amount the finest of these
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Title:
Delaware Park Race Track
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 17
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Title:
New Nemours Building, Delaware Avenue & Washingotn Street
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 22
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Title:
Delaware Hospital
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Series 26
The Delaware Hospital is one of the oldest and best equipped hospitals in this section of the country
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Title:
Footbridge And R. & O. R. R. Bridges
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1921 Oct-20
Description:
Brandywine Creek empties into Christiana Creek at Wilmington. Here September 11, 1777, was fought a severe battle between the British and German troops. 18,000 strong under Howe and the Americans numbering 13,000 men under Washington in which the latter were defeated. The consequence of this battle was the occupation of Philadelphia by the British troops.
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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.
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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.
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Title:
Brandywine Park Walk Above Wire Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1910 Jun-17
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Title:
Entrance To Brandywine Springs Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1910 Jun-17
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Title:
Wilmington Public Library
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1928 Apr-09
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Title:
Third Dam, Brandywine Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1913 Jul-29
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Title:
Soldiers Monument
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1918 Aug-02
Description:
Monument unveiled May 30th, 1871. Memorial of Wilmington Soldiers 1861-65.
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Title:
Square Garden, Longwood Gardens
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Pierre S. Du Pont High School
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
St. Peter's Cathedral
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1945 Aug-19
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Title:
Aerial View Rodney Square
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Showing Post Office and Public Building.
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Title:
Upper Brandywine Du Ponts Powder Mills
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906
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Title:
St. Peter'S Cathedral/St. Peter'S Convent
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen
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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
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Title:
North Race
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1911
Description:
Looking S. E. From Franklin St
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Title:
Bird's Eye View Rockford Park
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Brandywine, Van Buren Street Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Divided Back PM 1916
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Title:
Smith's Old Covered Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Over the Brandywine, about 6 mi. N.W. of Wilmington, Del. This bridge rebuilt in 1839 and still in use. Length 154 1/2 ft.
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Title:
Hotel DuPont
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen PM 1946
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Title:
The Brandywine Showing Park Drive
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Wilmington is situated at the junction of the Christina and Brandywine Rivers and is the County Seat of New Castle County, Delaware. In 1638the first Swedish expedition to the new world landed at the point on the Christina called "The Rocks". Here they established Fort Christina, it was taken from them by the Dutch in 1655, who were in return Superseded by the English in 1664. Under Wm. Penn as Governor it acquired the Quaker characteristic which to this day Under Wm. Penn. as Governor it acquired charactierics which to this day it has never lost.
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Title:
DuPont Airport
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Atlantic Aviation Service. DuPont Airport is located one mile northwest of Wilmington. The field has complete night lighting equipment and radio facilities. Overhaul and repair service for aircraft are maintained day and night
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Title:
Greetings From Wilmington
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Wilmington is the County Seat of New Castle County, Delaware. In 1638, the first Swedish Expedition to the new world landed at a point on the Christian River called the "Rocks" where they established a colony and built Fort Christiana. In 1655 the Dutch took Fort Christiana and later on the 1664 the English took control of the colony and under the rule of William Penn, it acquired the Quaker Character which it has never lost. The town of Wilmington was laid out in 1731 and grew rapidly; it is now the largest city in Delaware.
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Title:
Greetings From Wilmington
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
Description:
Intersection of Delaware and Washington street showing nemours building. Rodney Square showing Public Library and Delaware Trust Bldg. and Hotel Du Pont. Rose Garden, Brandywine Park. Delaware race track and grandstand. Wilmington is the largest and most important city in the state of Delaware. It was founded in 1638 by the Swedes. The city was laid out in 1731 and now has a great number of fine buildings, wide streets and parks.
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Title:
New Washington Street Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border unused
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Title:
Upper Bradywine
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1908
Description:
Du Pont's Powder Mills
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Title:
Alfred I. DuPont Memorial, Carrillon Tower
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
Hotel Darling, Market St.
Wilmington Delaware (DE), Linen unused
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Title:
High School
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1936
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Title:
B. & O. Bridge
Wilmington Delaware (DE), White Border PM 1937
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