Rencourt architectural plans
Creation: 1890Abstract
"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
- Chandler, Theophilus P. (Theophilus Parsons), 1845-1928 (Architect, Person)
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
Subjects
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
