Newark, Delaware's WONDERLAND and THE DEER PARK



Aerial view, January 27 1940

The Deer Park and Wonderland (then J.F. Richards Meat & Groceries) sit across the B&O railroad tracks that run horizontally mid-way through the image. The porches are still on the Deer Park in 1940. To the left (toward Elkton), the original B&O Railroad Station is still present. The Deer Park was a short walk for passengers arriving in Newark looking for lodging or libations.



(photo courtesy Hagley Museum and Library)









Wonderland, in its previous incarnation as J.F. Richards' R.G.E. Store selling meats and groceries

(photos courtesy Newark Historical Society)







Notice the wires at top of image, following the tracks:











Wonderland, January 30 2001 photo (C) Rick Darke





January 5 2001 photo (C) Rick Darke





Wonderland, June 12 2002 from the Deer Park's second story







Wonderland, April 22, 2010 from the Deer Park's second story photo Rick Darke







1938 Chevy at outside the first floor porch, April 22 2010 photo Rick Darke







View down from the Deer Park's second story porch April 22 2010 photo Rick Darke









The Deer Park mid-to-late 1970's photo (C) Jerry Darke







Deer Park matchbook '60's (or earlier?) ENdicott 8= 368 and this old Newark exhange is still in operation.









The Deer Park oak bar under demolition/restoration June 2001 photos (C) Rick Darke



The Deer Park stairs/upstairs under demolition/restoration June 2001 photos (C) Rick Darke







One of a few patterns of ceiling paper, revealed when the tin ceiling was removed in 2001 photo (C) Rick Darke









The Deer Park porches being reconstructed October 2 2001 photo (C) R. Darke





Evening snow February 16 2003 photo (C) Rick Darke











Aerial view October 29 2002 of the restored Deer Park, Wonderland, and at left corner, a huge aboveground parking garage. photo (C) Rick Darke















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