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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25SI_last-lewes-pilot-skiff_Lewes-DE.html
Used to take Del. Bay and River Pilots
from pilot boat Philadelphia and
pilot boat Delaware
to and from ships in Del. Bay
before World War II
Rowed by 4 apprentice pilots
Built by
Dave Watson
Lewes
Master Small Boat Builder
Motor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25S9_the-legacy-of-ted-freeman_Lewes-DE.html
Theodore C. Freeman was born in Haverford, Pennsylvania on February 18, 1930.
When he was fifteen months old, Ted's family moved to Lewes, Delaware.
As Ted grew up, aviation became his passion. On his 16th birthday, Ted earned his pilot's lice…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25CT_world-wars-i-and-ii-a-war-memorial_Lewes-DE.html
In honor of those who made the supreme sacrifice and of those who served in World Wars I and II. They have fought, "to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25CS_the-fisher-martin-house_Lewes-DE.html
This house is an excellent example of Sussex County architecture circa 1730. It was moved to its present site in 1980 to help celebrate Lewes' 350th anniversary in 1980.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25CR_lewes-maritime-history-trail_Lewes-DE.html
University of Delaware
The University of Delaware (UD) has been involved with marine research since 1950, when a group of local fishermen became alarmed by drastic decline in Delaware Bay fisheries approached the Delaware General Assembly for h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25CQ_tapping-the-power-of-wind-energy-in-coastal-delaware_Lewes-DE.html
The University of Delaware's 2-megawatt wind turbine generates clean power and represents an important contribution to renewable energy development in the United States.
Clean Energy
Using wind power reduces our use of fossil fuels, which ca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25BJ_burton-ingram-house_Lewes-DE.html
c.1800. Contains hand-hewn timbers, cypress shingles, fine stairway, interior and exterior moulding. Cellar walls are made of sailing-ship ballast stones and brick. Moved & restored in 1962 by the Lewes Historical Society.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25BI_burton-ingram-house-addition_Lewes-DE.html
Late 18th century house which replaces original wing burnt in 1922. Donated by the Town of Milton in 1965. Moved and restored by the Lewes Historical Society.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM259Q_frederick-e-hudson_Lewes-DE.html
Born in Ocean View, Delaware, Fred attended Lord Baltimore School and with his friends often explored the natural and historic scenery of Old Sussex. Fred proudly served his country in World War II in the U.S. Army 1059th Signal Company Service …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM259P_harbeson-railroad-station-privy_Lewes-DE.html
Established c. 1870 as Broadkin Station, the Harbeson Railroad Station served first the Junction & Breakwater and later the Pennsylvania Railroads as a passenger depot for nearly sixty years. After that time, the station continued to serve as a …