As they may take too long to download to send to the list, I'll send the following photos to you (and to others who may request copies) in a separate e-mail: 1. "Canby Vista," Rockford Park, Wilmington, DE 2. Hagley Museum Water Wheel, Wilmington, DE If by "race," they meant the industrial waterway adjacent to the creek, the photo of the canal in front of the Hagley Museum would be indicative of the location of the drowning. The Hagley Museum was originally the old E.I. DuPont powder mills which were in use until 1921. If by "race," they meant a fast portion of the creek (more likely, I would think, since they refer to the "south race," and the Brandywine runs generally north to south in that area), the view of the creek in the Rockford Park photo would be indicative of the location of the drowning. (Actually, Brandywine Park is a little downstream from Rockford Park and, as I recall, might have lower hills on each side but is otherwise similar.) Note that the Rockford Park photo dates to the early 1900's, not long before the time of the drowning. Hope this helps! Jeff Palmer - [email protected] * * * Quote of the Week: "A government that is big enough to give you all you want is big enough to take it all away." -- Senator Barry Goldwater -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 6:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Brandywine Drowning 1917 Hello, Can anyone give me a feel for the area described below? My gr grandmother's brother drowned in 1917 and I received this short article yesterday. I am trying to picture the area he drowned . I thank you for any help. BERT FRENCH DROWNED Body Found in the RACE in Brandywine Park This Morning While Charles SLOCOMB was walking along the banks of the south race of the Brandywine early today, on his way to work, he found the body of Bert FRENCH, aged about 30 years, of 1908 Market Street lying in the race back of Bishopstead. He at once notified Deputy Coroner MCCRERY who removed the body to the morgue. It is thought that the man, while on his way home last night, fell overboard and was drowned. FRENCH was a painter employed at the HARLAN & HOLLINGSWORTH shops and is survived by a wife and one child. Thank you. Kathy Karn