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1. longwoodgardens.org › history › 1870-19541870-1954: Pierre S. du Pont | Longwood Gardens

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   1870-1954: Pierre S. du Pont. Pierre S. du Pont was born in 1870 in a DuPont Company house overlooking the Brandywine Creek just north of Wilmington, Delaware. His early years were influenced by the area’s natural beauty and by the du Pont family’s long tradition of gardening.

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2. longwoodgardens.org › blog › 2024/02/14The Peirce-du Pont House Conservatory: A Story, A Legacy

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   Feb 14, 2024 · By Kristina Wilson, on February 14, 2024. With the doors of the Peirce-du Pont House temporarily closed as it undergoes a seasonal refresh, now is the perfect opportunity to revisit the history of this historic house’s most iconic feature—the graceful conservatory linking its north and south wings.

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   Visitors to Longwood Gardens today still enjoy Peirce's Park, which is now punctuated by the Sylvan Fountain, added by Pierre S. du Pont in 1925–27. After Pierre S. du Pont purchased the property in 1906, he began developing the outdoor gardens further, adding the 600-foot long Flower Garden Walk in 1907.

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   When did Pierre du Pont start a garden?

   • It didn’t take Pierre long before he started making his mark on what he called Longwood. In 1907, Pierre laid out his first garden – the 600-foot-long Flower Garden Walk, which is today one of Longwood’s most popular gardens. Ten years after purchasing Longwood, Pierre du Pont was just getting warmed up.

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   Who was Pierre du Pont?

   • Pierre du Pont was born in 1870. His early years were influenced by the area’s natural beauty and by the du Pont family’s long tradition of gardening. But not even Pierre himself could have predicted that he would someday become one of the country’s most influential gardeners.

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   How did Longwood become a performing arts venue?

   • Longwood's history as a performing arts venue coincides with the early history of the gardens. The first of Pierre S. du Pont's formal Gardens, the Flower Garden Walk, inspired him to host garden parties that often featured musical entertainment and fireworks. Du Pont debuted his Open Air Theatre at such a garden party in 1914.

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   What is the oldest building at Longwood Gardens?

   • The Peirce-du Pont House dates from 1730 and is the oldest building at Longwood Gardens. It was the family homestead of the Peirce family until 1905 and then became the weekend residence of Pierre du Pont from 1906 until his death in 1954. It is now open to the public every day of the year and is included with general admission to the gardens.

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