Wawaset Park, Wilmington, Delaware
Wawaset Park, Wilmington, Delaware, Historic district in Wilmington, United States.
The residential community spans 50 acres with 207 homes featuring diverse architectural designs including Georgian, Tudor, Dutch Colonial, and French Revival styles.
The DuPont Company purchased the former Schuetzen Park racing grounds in 1917 and transformed the area into housing for its expanding corporate workforce.
The neighborhood layout follows landscape architecture principles with curvilinear streets and generous setbacks that create open spaces throughout the community.
The district contains 321 contributing buildings protected under the National Register of Historic Places, maintaining strict architectural preservation standards.
Every residence features slate roofing materials, establishing a consistent visual element across different architectural styles within the neighborhood.
Location: Delaware
GPS coordinates: 39.75560,-75.57500
Latest update: March 20, 2025 00:47
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