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Rencourt architectural plans

Creation: 1890
 Collection
Accession: 2519

Abstract

"Rencourt" was the Wilmington, Delaware, home of Alexis Irénée du Pont (1843-1904) and his family. Pennsylvania architect Theophilus P. Chandler, Jr. (1845-1928) designed the house; it was built in 1890 and demolished in the 1950s. This collection includes plans of the main and second floors (ink on linen), plans and elevation of the stables (white-line blueprints), and plans of the gate (white-line blueprint).

Dates

  • Creation: 1890

Creator

Extent

5 item(s)

Historical Note

"Rencourt" was the Wilmington, Delaware, home of Alexis Irénée du Pont (1843-1904) and his family. The residence was named after Nicole Charlotte Marie Louise Le Dée de Rencourt (1743-1784), the first wife of Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (1739-1817). Pennsylvania architect Theophilus P. Chandler, Jr. (1845-1928) designed the home; it was built in 1890 and demolished in the 1950s. The house was made of stone and featured a mansard roof.

Scope and Contents

This collection includes plans of the main and second floors (ink on linen), plans and elevation of the stables (white-line blueprints), and plans of the gate (white-line blueprint).

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

English

Related Names

Subject

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title:
Rencourt architectural plans
Description rules:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description:
English
Script of description:
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2022: Angela Schad

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
PO Box 3630
Wilmington Delaware 19807 USA
302-658-2400