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Brandywine Park

Wilmington, Delaware • New Castle County

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About This Property

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Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware, is a picturesque urban oasis encompassing over 200 acres along the Brandywine Creek. It features rolling hills, meadows, woodlands, and the historic Brandywine Zoo, established in 1931.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
175
Listed Date
12/22/1976
Other Names
Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Community Planning And Development; Landscape Architecture; Social History
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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