{"id":4938,"date":"2014-12-16T13:12:48","date_gmt":"2014-12-16T18:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/glenprovidencepark.org\/?p=4938"},"modified":"2014-12-18T12:59:39","modified_gmt":"2014-12-18T17:59:39","slug":"historical-maps-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glenprovidencepark.org\/2014\/12\/16\/historical-maps-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Historical Maps!"},"content":{"rendered":"

For those who love history, maps, or both(!), it is interesting to track the progression of development surrounding the land that is now Glen Providence Park!<\/strong> We’ve compiled over 20 maps in chronological order, starting with property lines of European settlers in 1681. Early maps were of Chester County, before Delaware County was founded in 1789. Some of the locations and property owners play a part in the park’s history and folklore, as noted in the captions.<\/p>\n

Most of these maps are zoomed in from larger maps, focusing on the valley that is now Glen Providence Park.<\/strong> Not all maps are oriented with north at the top, some are almost sideways! The best way to orient yourself is often to find Broomall’s Run, which runs the length of Glen Providence Park, and is shown on most maps.<\/p>\n

Thank you to the institutions and organizations that have preserved and displayed these wonderful maps:<\/strong> Delaware County Institute of Science,\u00a0Media Historic Archives,\u00a0DelawareCountyHistory.com, Delaware County Courthouse,\u00a0Delaware County Parks & Recreation, and\u00a0Brandywine Conference & Visitors Bureau at Rose Tree Tavern. Below the map gallery, there are links and more information about each institution, along with a listing of which maps we found there.<\/p>\n

Scroll through time below – you can click on any map for a closer look!<\/em><\/p>\n

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