Wilmington, Delaware
Population: 71,529
Located in New Castle County
Wilmington is located almost at the midpoint of the Boston-Richmond megalopolis. Because of its strategic location, Wilmington has excellent access to the various transportation networks of the eastern seaboard. Wilmington is the largest municipality in the state and the largest on the Delmarva Peninsula. The City of Wilmington, like most eastern cities, has been evolving for over 350 years. After periods of Swedish (1638), then Dutch (1655), then British (1664) colonization, the area stabilized under British rule (with Quaker influence) and was granted a borough charter in 1739 by the King of England. In 1864, the first horsecar line was initiated, assisting development of residential areas outside the City boundaries. The first "suburban" area to be developed was centered around today's Delaware Avenue. Wealthy industrialists and businessmen built ornate mansions on this street making it the city's most fashionable address. Numerous banks and financial institutions have relocated to the area. More recently, the "Back to the Cities' movement has provided Wilmington with renewed vigor; multiple redevelopment projects have proved that the City is on the upswing again. The city has a fine collection of extant buildings, displaying popular styles from the Revolution through late 20th century. Federal, Queen Anne, American Four Square are found in quantity; examples of Second Empire, Richardson Romanesque, Italian Villa, Greek Revival, Georgian, Art Deco and International Style punctuate the urban landscape. The vernacular row house makes up many of the stable neighborhoods, augmented by stylistic detailing from the high styles of its period of construction. Homes new and old, are for sale in this quaint neighborhood and range in price from $80,000 all the way into the millions. Some restored homes go on the market, and are snapped up rather quickly as they have been restored to their former glory. There's so much to see and so much to do at Wilmington's exciting Riverfront. From outlet shops to restaurants to contemporary art; even the Wilmington Blue Rocks baseball team call Riverfront Wilmington their home. The Market Street Mall is a six-block pedestrian concourse which serves as the focal point for downtown Wilmington. The northern end (Tenth Street) of the Mall is anchored by the architecturally acclaimed Rodney Square and the Wilmington Public Library. Below Ninth Street the Mall is dominated by the Grand Opera House, which attracts many people with its broad range of cultural programs. Delaware's only zoo was founded in 1905. Originally called the Wilmington Zoo, the Brandywine sits on 12 acres overlooking the Brandywine Creek. It is home to over 120 animals representing approximately 56 species. This city has been around for a very long time and is not about to go anywhere! Why not come and see what makes Wilmington such a lovely place to live and work.
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