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Claymont, Delaware, located strategically along the Delaware River, the Kings Highway, and the railroad, is a singular small town that, in many ways, has mirrored America's growth from the 1600s to the 1960s. Though an important thoroughfare between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. since colonial times, the essence of the Claymont community has always been determined by the vision of the steadfast
people who, for centuries, have made it their home.
Within these pages, readers will discover the Claymont of yesteryear, visiting the inns and taverns that sprang up to serve the needs of early
travelers, the homes of such famous residents as artists Adolph Wertmueller and F.O.C. Darley, and the summer retreats of Wilmington and Philadelphia's elite families. Readers will delight in views of the early farmhouses along the Post Road, the Delaware
River's "gold coast" of the 1890s, the seaplane training facility of World War I, the old-fashioned meat counter at the A&P, and the Green Lantern Theatre. Schools and churches, neighborhoods and
thoroughfares, businesses and memorable events, all captured and preserved by early photographers, make this entertaining trip down memory lane a must for Claymont residents, both past and present.
people who, for centuries, have made it their home.
Within these pages, readers will discover the Claymont of yesteryear, visiting the inns and taverns that sprang up to serve the needs of early
travelers, the homes of such famous residents as artists Adolph Wertmueller and F.O.C. Darley, and the summer retreats of Wilmington and Philadelphia's elite families. Readers will delight in views of the early farmhouses along the Post Road, the Delaware
River's "gold coast" of the 1890s, the seaplane training facility of World War I, the old-fashioned meat counter at the A&P, and the Green Lantern Theatre. Schools and churches, neighborhoods and
thoroughfares, businesses and memorable events, all captured and preserved by early photographers, make this entertaining trip down memory lane a must for Claymont residents, both past and present.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738506354
ISBN13:9780738506357
Release Date:October 2000
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 7.0" x 9.3"
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Great Memory Book for Claymonters
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Thanks to Marty Sheik and Ray Hester for compiling this delightful photographic memory of "Delaware's Gateway Community," Claymont.For any Claymonter, or interested Delawarean, this book is a gem. Using photos collected from citizens of Delaware's foremost unincorporated community, the authors have preserved the look and feel of the "town" as it existed in the early to mid 20th Century. This book is a wonderful keepsake or gift for the current or former Claymonter. Importantly, it should serve to underscore the important efforts Claymont is making to rekindle its historic sense of self.
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