Electrification Efforts Elevate Everyday Existence
Delaware’s rural electrification (1935-1960) spurred by M.L. Cooke, fueled agribusiness growth, modernizing rural life through public-private efforts.
Delaware Infrastructure
DuPont’s Drive towards Delaware’s Modern Highways
T. Coleman du Pont, envisioning modern traffic, advanced Delaware $1M in 1911 for a key highway. His vision and funding shaped today’s roads.