With a nickname like the “First State”, it’s clear that Delaware is packed with history. Take a look at some of our favorite old photos of Delaware and let us know – has the First State changed all that much in the last century?

This picture, captured by Russell Lee in December 1936, shows the corner of 1st and Market Streets in Wilmington.
Photogrammar / Russell Lee
Market has always been a spot to hang out in Delaware's largest city.
Arthur Rothstein captured this photograph of men sitting outside a shop in Harrington, Delaware. Harrington was already a farm town at the time the picture was taken in 1937.
Photogrammar / Arthur Rothstein
Speaking of farm towns - slower lower has always contributed to the agriculture economy of the country. This picture, taken in 1937, shows a wheat field in Sussex County.
Photogrammar / Arthur Rothstein
Did you know that one of the oldest churches in the country is still standing in Delaware?
Wikimedia Commons / Edward M. Rosenfeld
Old Swedes Church, in Wilmington, was built in 1699. This picture shows the church and graveyard in 1934 - more than 230 years later.

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These images of Eleutherian Mills will look familiar to those who have studied the history of the DuPont family in America.
The DuPonts certainly shaped the state of Delaware permanently! While Rockford Park isn't situated on DuPont land, from the top of the tower you can see many of the family's estates.
Flickr / Richard
You can still climb Rockford Tower today, but it presents a different view of the rolling Brandywine Valley now than it did when this picture was taken.
Did you know that there was once a world-class amusement park in the Brandywine Valley?
Friends of Brandywine Springs
This photo, taken in 1911, shows the entrance to the park. Today, the few remnants are buried in the Earth at Brandywine Springs Park, which is worth visiting to see the history for yourself.
Truly, we are so lucky to live in a state that has worked hard to protect open space and showcases so many parks.
Photogrammar / Arthur Rothstein
This photo of Trap Pond, taken in 1937, shows the early days of one of Delaware's most popular recreation areas.

Do you think the First State looks familiar a century ago? Do you have any old photos of Delaware worth sharing? Let us know in the comments!

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