Brandywine Creek Collection

Brandywine Creek industry, Delaware, 1800s
Old mills along Brandywine Creek, Delaware, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cotton-Mills, Rideles Bank, 1872. Creator: Granville Perkins
Cotton-Mills, Rideles Bank, 1872. Industrial buildings for milling cotton on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Brandywine Creek, Brandywine Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada

On the Brandywine, c. 1866. Creator: John Moran
On the Brandywine, c. 1866

Upper Powder-Works, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Upper Powder-Works, 1872. Gunpowder mill on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. The Eleutherian Mills, used for the manufacture of explosives

Powder-Mills, 1872. Creator: Nathaniel Orr
Powder-Mills, 1872. Gunpowder mill on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. The Eleutherian Mills, used for the manufacture of explosives, were founded by the Du Pont family in the early 19th century

Mills at Rockland, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Mills at Rockland, 1872. Rockland Paper Mills on the Brandywine Creek, Delaware, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains

Road Alongside the Brandywine, Pennsylvania, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Road Alongside the Brandywine, Pennsylvania, c1897. Brandywine Creek, a tributary of the Christina River in Pennsylvania, claimed by both the Dutch and the English as colonial land

Road Alongside the Brandywine, Pennsylvania, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Road Alongside the Brandywine, Pennsylvania, USA, c1900. The Battle of Brandywine was fought around the creek near Chadds Ford on 11 September 1777, during the American Revolution

The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry... at Brandywine, 1777, (1939)
The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry. How the D.C.L.I. Won Their Red Feathers at Brandywine, 1777, (1939). Incident during the American Revolutionary War, 11 September 1777, near Chadds Ford

Walker's Mill on the Brandywine River

DuPont Experimental Station, 1950s C018 / 0626
DuPont Experimental Station, aerial photograph. This research site for the DuPont company is located on the banks of the Brandywine Creek in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. It was established in 1903

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General Washington is brought the news that the British had crossed the Brandywine to occupy Philadelphia, 1777. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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"Brandywine Creek: A Historical Journey through Delaware's Industrial Heartland" Step back in time to the 1800s, when Brandywine Creek was at the center of a thriving industry in Delaware. Cotton-mills like Rideles Bank, established in 1872 by Granville Perkins, dotted the landscape and brought prosperity to the region. The picturesque beauty was captured by talented artists such as John Moran and Nathaniel Orr. Their paintings from c. 1866 and 1872 respectively, titled "On the Brandywine" and "Powder-Mills, " showcase the stunning scenery that surrounded these industrial hubs. John Filmer's artwork also provides a glimpse into this era with his depictions of Upper Powder-Works and Mills at Rockland in 1872. These mills were instrumental in driving economic growth along the creek. A road alongside Brandywine Creek became an iconic feature during this period. Photographs from c. 1897 and c. 1900 show its winding path through Pennsylvania, serving as a lifeline for transportation and trade. History buffs will be intrigued by references to significant events like The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry stationed at Brandywine during their campaign in 1777, immortalized in a painting from 1939. Even after centuries have passed, remnants of this industrial past can still be found today. Walker's Mill on the banks of Brandywine River stands as a testament to those who worked tirelessly to harness its power for progress. Fast forward to more recent times—the DuPont Experimental Station emerged as an innovation hub within these historic surroundings during the 1950s. It symbolizes how technological advancements continue shaping our relationship with Brandywine Creek. Join us on this historical journey along Brandywine Creek—a place where natural beauty intertwined with human ingenuity—leaving behind an enduring legacy that continues to captivate visitors even today.