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.

Ellen Rendle graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, and earned a master’s in American history from the University of Delaware. For more than twenty years, Ellen has been soaking up the visual history of the state as Curator of Maps and Photographs at the Delaware Historical Society, benefiting from the rich resources of the library and those who have shared their stories with her.  Fondness for her adopted state has resulted in the publication of several books and articles about Delaware. She lives in Brandywine Hundred with her husband, John.