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# Title Date(s) Contributor(s) Description Collection ID Hagley ID Collection
1 Dauneport, home of Amy du Pont 1933 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Located on Old Kennett Road outside Wilmington, the mansion was built in 1933 for Amy du Pont, a noted horsewoman, and designed to be similar to George Washington's Virginia home, 'Mount Vernon.' The architect was Mrs. Mary Craig and the builder was George McCauley and Son. In 1949, the home was given to nephew, Eugene du Pont III; Dauneport is no longer owned by the du Pont family.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122096 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
2 Concord Avenue houses 1910/1916, 1910, 1916 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Bathroom interior with toilet and bathtub in Concord Avenue homes. Concord Avenue south of Van Buren Street - west side of the street.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680124007 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
3 Garages in Snow 1921 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Garages built by Frank Zebley. Man in picture listed as Menton.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680121080 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
4 12th St. - Market & Orange 1945 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Street scene on 12th Street between Market & Orange Streets
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680123033 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
5 Home of Ezra Comfort 1931 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Comfort is the family name of Frank Zebley's wife
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122026 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
6 Old Swede's Landing 1933 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) A portion of the stone rocks placed by the Delaware Society of Colonial Dames on March 29, 1638 on the site of the original Fort Christina.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122109 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
7 C.H. Brice 1918 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Contractor and builder who lived at 501 West 26th Street.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680121017 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
8 The Orchards after the flood 1920 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) On March 5, 1920, the Brandywine River overflowed its banks as a blizzard struck Wilmington. Forty city blocks were flooded. Considerable damage and flooding resulted to an area known as "The Orchards" where boathouses, docks and boats were anchored on the Brandywine River near the Eleventh St. Bridge . It is believed an associate of Frank Zebley, C.H. Brice, kept a boat here.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680121068 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
9 Garages in Snow 1921 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Frank Zebley's sign - "Garages for Rent."
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680121081 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
10 Dauneport, home of Amy du Pont 1933 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Located on Old Kennett Road outside Wilmington, the mansion was built in 1933 for Amy du Pont, a noted horsewoman, and designed to be similar to George Washington's Virginia home, 'Mount Vernon.' The architect was Mrs. Mary Craig and the builder was George McCauley and Son. In 1949, the home was given to nephew, Eugene du Pont III; Dauneport is no longer owned by the du Pont family.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122094 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
11 Alex Rodgers 1931 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Alex Rodgers, friend of Frank Zebley, in truck.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122041 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
12 Wilson Liner on the Christiana River 1931 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Burned Wilson Line ship used as a pleasure tour boat. Joseph Wilson and son, Horace, formed the Wilmington Steamboat Company in 1882. In 1888, it became the Wilson Line and owned three steamboat ships. It developed excursion trips from Philadelphia, Chester, Wilmington and became owners of the New Castle-Pennsville and Wilmington-Penns Grove ferries.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122031 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
13 The Orchards after the flood 1920 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) On March 5, 1920, the Brandywine River overflowed its banks as a blizzard struck Wilmington. Forty city blocks were flooded. Considerable damage and flooding resulted to an area known as "The Orchards" where boathouses, docks and boats were anchored on the Brandywine River near the Eleventh St. Bridge . It is believed an associate of Frank Zebley, C.H. Brice, kept a boat here.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680121065 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
14 Concord Avenue between Market and Tatnall Streets 1931 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Front view of row homes on Concord Avenue.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122030 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
15 Garages in Snow 1921 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Garages built by Frank Zebley.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680121078 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
16 Dauneport, home of Amy du Pont 1933 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Located on Old Kennett Road outside Wilmington, the mansion was built in 1933 for Amy du Pont, a noted horsewoman, and designed to be similar to George Washington's Virginia home, 'Mount Vernon.' The architect was Mrs. Mary Craig and the builder was George McCauley and Son. In 1949, the home was given to nephew, Eugene du Pont III; Dauneport is no longer owned by the du Pont family.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122101 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
17 The Orchards after the flood 1920 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) On March 5, 1920, the Brandywine River overflowed its banks as a blizzard struck Wilmington. Forty city blocks were flooded. Considerable damage and flooding resulted to an area known as "The Orchards" where boathouses, docks and boats were anchored on the Brandywine River near the Eleventh St. Bridge . It is believed an associate of Frank Zebley, C.H. Brice, kept a boat here.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680121060 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
18 The Orchards after the flood 1920 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) On March 5, 1920, the Brandywine River overflowed its banks as a blizzard struck Wilmington. Forty city blocks were flooded. Considerable damage and flooding resulted to an area known as "The Orchards" where boathouses, docks and boats were anchored on the Brandywine River near the Eleventh St. Bridge . It is believed an associate of Frank Zebley, C.H. Brice, kept a boat here.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680121061 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
19 The Orchards after the flood 1920 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) On March 5, 1920, the Brandywine River overflowed its banks as a blizzard struck Wilmington. Forty city blocks were flooded. Considerable damage and flooding resulted to an area known as "The Orchards" where boathouses, docks and boats were anchored on the Brandywine River near the Eleventh St. Bridge . It is believed an associate of Frank Zebley, C.H. Brice, kept a boat here.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680121062 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
20 Row Houses 1931 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Wooden-fronted row homes in Wilmington, possibly on Concord Avenue between Market and Tatnall Streets.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122029 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
21 Alex Rodgers 1931 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Alex Rodgers, friend of Frank Zebley, in truck.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122040 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
22 Pelleport 1933 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Designed in 1881 by Theophilus Parsons Chandler, Pelleport was originally inhabited by William du Pont and his wife May Lammot du Pont. A number of du Pont family members lived in the house through the early twentieth century, but Pelleport was ultimately abandoned and eventually razed.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122105 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
23 Wilson Liner on the Christiana River 1931 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Burned Wilson Line ship used as a pleasure tour boat. Joseph Wilson and son, Horace, formed the Wilmington Steamboat Company in 1882. In 1888, it became the Wilson Line and owned three steamboat ships. It developed excursion trips from Philadelphia, Chester, Wilmington and became owners of the New Castle-Pennsville and Wilmington-Penns Grove ferries.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680122032 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
24 Office 1921 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) Office interior - probably Frank Zebley's office.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680121090 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums
25 Colonial Dames Building 1922 Zebley, Frank R., 1883-1960 (photographer) This was the headquarters of the Colonial Dames, a historical society located at South Drive at West Street in Brandywine Park. The building, originally the First Presbyterian Meetinghouse located at Tenth and Market Streets, Wilmington, was moved in 1916 to make way for the Wilmington Institute Free Library.
Frank R. Zebley photograph albums (Accession 1968.012) 680121107 Frank R. Zebley photograph albums

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