Claymont (DE) (Images of America) Paperback – October 14, 2000

First, let me say that I am very proud of my father and mother (Ray & Judith Hester) for the amount of time and money they devoted to The Darley house, local Claymont history, and their passion to not only keep the spirit of Claymont alive, but to honor both Claymont and some its early famous residents. I was there with them and helped renovate The Darley house and make it into The Darley Manor Inn. My parents were also devoted innkeepers until they decided it was time to retire. They did not want the Darley House legacy to not be maintained, so they would only sell the historic home to the state. If you are ever in Claymont, the Darley house is located at 3701 Philadelphia Pike on the corner of Philadelphia Pike and Darley Road. It is still a beautiful, historic home maintained by the state of Delaware.Aaron Hester

This book is so informative! It's so cool to see where things were at one time versus now. Love how pictures are shown and it state what is currently in that space...amazing. Quick delivery! :-)

As a proud ClayMonster anything lower than the Harvey road or the creek actually the creek there Northridge Park that splits us from rest of the Slower Delaware we will call it. Remember we sit here up top as always and always will!! Claymont is the best town in this state and I'll stand behind it everyday of the week love you Claymont you raised me well..

Thanks to Marty Sheik and Ray Hester for compiling this delightful photographic memory of "Delaware's Gateway Community," Claymont.For any Claymonter, or interested Delawarean, this book is a gem. Using photos collected from citizens of Delaware's foremost unincorporated community, the authors have preserved the look and feel of the "town" as it existed in the early to mid 20th Century. This book is a wonderful keepsake or gift for the current or former Claymonter. Importantly, it should serve to underscore the important efforts Claymont is making to rekindle its historic sense of self.