Evening journal., 1901-08-06
THIS, is STORY OF MORE
ATTRACTIVE SUBURBAN HOMES

AS a second chapter to the story
dealing with The subject OF ruraI
homes hereabouts, in which many
Wilmington business men spend
their Summers. and others make their
permanent homes, is this reference to
the many residences in old New Cas-
tie hundred. and in the country ada
cent This is a section of the county
comparatively unknown to the people
! of this city, Notwithstanding that its
natural scenery is beautiful and there
fore ought to be an attraction To the
east the river flows in solemn still
ness, and beyond it are farms which
show the skill of the husbandmen. To
the west hills clothed in green verdure
stand out in bold relief against a blue
sky. Here and there are well-tilled
farms; here and there a mansion in
which is a family circle, happy in the
possession of the thought that they
are away from the busy city and its
sitting atmosphere, and surrounded by
all those conditions which combine to
make these warm Summer days worth
the living.
South of Wilmington the country is
sufficiently rolling to present many fine
locations-minus the bold views to be
had in Brandywine Hundred. The
trolley passes by Eden Park, and at
the junction Of the carriage roads on
the rising ground, with a good view Of
Wilmington is the all-year-round home
of the well-known carriage maker
Jones Guthrie. The house is substan-
tial and well shaded.
A short distance back OF Mr. Guth-
rie's. with it's graceful dome rising
above the trees. which form a fine
background, is the house built by the
late Theodore Rogers, in the seventies.
Mr.. Rogers was a brother of the Jacob
S. Rogers, who recently died, and they
were in business together as builders
Of locomotives. Theodore Rogers mar.
ried a Miss Andrews, who lived near
by, which accounts for his selecting
the fine location he built on in prefer.
ence to any in Paterson, New Jersey.
Nearby and also having a fine view
Of Wilmington, is the home of General
John N. Andrews. StockfOrd, as it is
called. is large square house. colored
yellow, which dates back to Colonial
days. 1t and the dome OF the Rogers
house are prominent features in the
landscape, looking from Wilmington.
General James II. Wilson lived there
for many years and prior to him the
place was occupied by Colonel An
drews, who was in command of the
First Delaware Regiment during the
civil war.
Almost adjoining is the old DR.. Burr
mansion. which is occupied by the
Misses Burr. 1t has been a delightful
Summer boarding place OF late, being
surrounded by an abundance Of shade
trees, principally cedars, and in close
proximity to the trolley line.
Further down the New Castle road
is the handsome Summer home OF Mrs
Johanna Stoeckle and her son, Harry
J. Stoeckle. 1t is the old Landers
property, rebuilt into a dwelling whose
appointments are complete. Surround
ing the place are splendid trees and a
bright green, well-kept lawn, which
makes it one of the most attractive
places on the road.
In the quaint city OF New Castle
John H. Rodney and Alexander b.
Cooper. members OF the New Castle
county bar, make their homes. Con-
tinuing down the river road the hand
some new home of William S. Hilles
is seen. The house is Colonial in style