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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5MA_building-americas-first-railroad_Catonsville-MD.html
"There was a man killed yesterday by a fall from the centre of the 1st arch [of the Thomas Viaduct]... What a sympathy there is between these rough men. It was affecting to see his fellow laborers dressed in their best, going in a body to escort h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5M9_patapsco-superlative_Catonsville-MD.html
"Any Monday morning one could hear the beginnings of the stir of activity as the heavy machinery in the mill started to move, gather speed and settle into a steady rythmic rumble which was maintained at the same rate day and night until five o'clo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5M8_the-destructive-power-of-the-patapsco_Catonsville-MD.html
"[Rainfall] nearly all night with a violent gale of wind. This morning the river begins to rise. The rain pours down furiously all day. The river in a freshet, rising all the time... At night the waters very high, threatening mischief to our works…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5LI_the-c-c-c-builds-our-park_Halethorpe-MD.html
"There is much to be discovered < indistinguishable > way of beautiful scenery inaccessible on account of lack of trails and < indistinquishable > time this parkwill be one of the nicest in this part of the county." - Tell W. Nicolet, Inspector fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5LH_the-baltimore-county-water-and-electric-company_Halethorpe-MD.html
The basin in front of you and the house beside you are remnants of the Baltimore County Water and Electric Company that operated here from 1910 to 1922. the company, founded by Victor G. Bloede, supplied pressurized water to parts of Baltimore cit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5LG_drinking-water-for-the-public_Arbutus-MD.html
Demands for cleaner drinking water in Baltimore City and County compelled Catonsville banker and philanthropist Victor G. Bloede to organize and Baltimore County Water & Electric Company in 1909.
In 1910, Bloede's company purchased the abandone…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5LF_forging-freedom-and-nails_Arbutus-MD.html
Dorsey's Forge (1761-1815):
"At that time there were two Negroes belonging to Edward H. Dorsey, a Negro man called Prince, who was a forgeman, and a Negro man called Sam who was a striker in a Blacksmith shop." - Maryland Chancery Papers, May 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5LE_powering-the-patapso-valleys-industries_Arbutus-MD.html
This inconspicuous ditch is a remnant of the Avalon millrace. Originally dug in the 1700s, it supplied water from the Patapsco River to Dorsey's Forge. The millrace later served the Avalon Iron & Nail Works and the Baltimore County Water & Electri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5LD_iron-builds-america_Arbutus-MD.html
When European settlers discovered the Patapsco Valley, they found a source of untamed beauty rich in resources. Susquehannock and Pscataway Indians hunted and fished the valley full of elk, black bear, bison, gray wolves and deer. The white settle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5LA_a-place-for-progress_Arbutus-MD.html
"Along this section of the valley, where once the vibrant hum of a thriving industry could be heard... now the silence of the tomb prevails. The gods of progress direct its movements in mysterious ways." - L.S. LeRendu, W.J. Dickey & Sons employee…