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Delaware - The First State

With the state motto of "Liberty and Independence," it's no surprise that Delaware was the first of the original 13 states of the Union; it's often called the "First" or "Diamond State." The state's name comes from the original governor of Virginia, Thomas West, Lord De La Warr. William Penn acquired the land that makes up Delaware to keep his Pennsylvania colony from being landlocked. Today, Delaware is one of the most industrialized states, known for its chemical research. Dover is the capital; the state flower is the peach blossom.
Vintage and current images of historic cities, people, events, and places in Delaware.

Bethany Beach, DE

Bethany Beach, DE

Brandywine River, DE - Mill, 1818

Brandywine River, DE - Mill, 1818

Delaware City, DE - Fort Delaware

Delaware City, DE - Fort Delaware

Delaware City, DE - Fort Delaware Officer Quarters

Delaware City, DE - Fort Delaware Officer Quarters

Delaware City, DE - Fort Delaware on Pea Island

Delaware City, DE - Fort Delaware on Pea Island

Delaware City, DE - Fort Delaware, 1870s

Delaware City, DE - Fort Delaware, 1870s

Dover, DE - Old State House

Dover, DE - Old State House

Dover, DE - State Capitol, 1938

Dover, DE - State Capitol, 1938

Fenwick Island, DE - Bay

Bay at Fenwick Island in Delaware-pd

First State National Historical Park, DE - Building Interior

First State National Historical Park, DE - Building Interior

First State National Historical Park, DE - Cemetery

First State National Historical Park, DE - Cemetery

First State National Historical Park, DE - Old Swedes Church

First State National Historical Park, DE - Old Swedes Church

New Castle, DE - Delaware River

New Castle, DE - Delaware River

New Castle, DE - Delaware River

New Castle, DE-Delaware RiverHighsmith2018

New Castle, DE - George Reed II House

New Castle, DE - George Reed II House

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Rehoboth Beach in Delaware-pd

Rehoboth Beach, DE - Dolles Salt Water Taffy Sign

Rehoboth Beach, DE - Dolles Salt Water Taffy Sign

Rehoboth Beach, DE - Henlopen Avenue

Rehoboth Beach, DE - Henlopen Avenue