Summary
Lynnfield is a suburban community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States.[1] Lynnfield is located northwest of the intersection of Delaware Route 3 and Baynard Boulevard, northeast of Wilmington.
Lynnfield, Delaware | |
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  Lynnfield  Lynnfield | |
| Coordinates: 39°47′20″N 75°30′29″W / 39.78889°N 75.50806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 217118[1] |
Lynnfield consists of 167 houses. Housing at the subdivision was constructed in 1952 by Franklin Builders and was the first community in the area whose homes were all air-conditioned. There was a single transit line that connected Lynnfield to Wilmington.[2] The Lynnfield Civic Association was formed to deal with local issues, and it published the bimonthly bulletin "The Lynnfielder."[3]
In 1970, approximately 300 cars had their tires deflated in Lynnfield in an apparent Halloween prank.[4] During the 1970s, York Air Conditioning advertised the longevity of their products by pointing to the fact that the machines in Lynnfield were still working 20 years later.[2]
Flooding along Shellpot Creek and its tributaries has been a concern to residents, as erosion is caused by upstream development.[2] There was a mosquito control program funded by donations from residents.[5] A drainage ditch that emptied into Stoney Run was identified as a safety issue for children. As a result, Steven and Ann Zetlin built a fence, which upset some members of the Civic Association because it conflicted with a deed restriction.[6]
The community is served by the Brandywine School District.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Lynnfield". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b c d Parks, Jim (January 26, 1995). "Baby Boom Town". The News Journal. p. 47. Retrieved September 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lynnfield Civic Group Names Staff Nominees". The Morning News. April 3, 1956. p. 20. Retrieved September 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lynnefield Deflaters Halt About 300 Cars". The News Journal. October 27, 1970. p. 29. Retrieved September 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lynnfield Civic Association to Hold Yule Light Contest". The News Journal. December 6, 1956. p. 48. Retrieved September 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jackson, Michael (May 8, 1981). "Lynnefield couple 'fences' with civic unit". The News Journal. p. 18. Retrieved September 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.