Historic Photos of Delaware
Delaware, the First State, has always been a vibrant reflection of early American history. Historic Photos of Delaware captures more than a century of the evolution of this great state using an impressive collection of beautiful, rare photographs.
From the celebratory dedications of the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Memorial bridges to the allure of the Delaware beach communities and the rolling hills of Sussex and Kent counties, Historic Photos of Delaware captures the unique geography, landmarks, and historical events that have shaped the state.
This gorgeous book contains nearly 200 black-and-white photographs drawn from the state’s most prominent archives. Historic Photos of Delaware provides a compelling look into the past and will appeal to longtime residents and history buffs alike.
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Book details
- Imprint
- Turner Publishing Company
- Formats
- Hardcover
- Subjects
- History › United States › State & Local › Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Photography › Subjects & Themes - Topics
- Delaware history · black-and-white photography · pictorial history · local history · American states · historical landmarks · archival photographs
- ISBN-13
- 9781596524408
About the author
ELLEN RENDLE has served as Curator of Maps and Photographs at the Delaware Historical Society since 1986. Her recent books include New Castle County, Remembering Delaware and Historic Photos of Delaware.
Rendle holds a bachelor of arts degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, and a master’s degree in American history from the University of Delaware. She is also the author of Delaware in Vintage Postcards and several titles for Cedar Tree Books, including Judy Johnson: Delaware’s Invisible Hero and The Ghosts of Market Street.
Ellen lives in Brandywine Hundred with her husband, John.