[ebooks] Landscape of the Now: A Topography of Movement Improvisation by Kent De Spain at Arts-Photography

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Created through an act of the Delaware Legislature in 1811; the Wilmington and Kennett Turnpike would become one of the most important roads in New Castle County. Linking the city of Wilmington; Delaware; to Kennett Square; Pennsylvania; it would become crucial in the transportation of goods from a growing industrial Wilmington to Philadelphia and the eastern counties of Pennsylvania. Kennett Pike; as it would come to be known; operated as a toll road until it was purchased in 1919 by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont (1870-1954). Du Pont would work over the next year and a half to widen and modernize the highway and eliminate its tolls. When work was completed; he sold the road back to the state for just $1. Kennett Pike has continued to grow through the 20th century; with dozens of private estates gracing its borders. Villages such as Greenville and Centreville have been characterized by their country charm and local businesses; including Shields Lumber Coal and Buckleys Tavern.