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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM243K_the-road-to-prosperity_Ellicott-City-MD.html
Ellicott City's Main Street, with its businesses, shops and dining establishments, reflects four centuries of prosperity built through hard work, innovation and the connection to economic opportunity. In 1771, the Patapsco River Valley was a "…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM243E_fire-house-annex_Ellicott-City-MD.html
By 1963 the fire station's larger and more modern equipment required more space. This building annex was erected in order to provide the needed overflow storage unit relocation to the new Fire Station on Montgomery Road in 1997. This building, alo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM243B_fells-lane-community_Ellicott-City-MD.html
You are standing at the site of the historic African American neighborhood of Fells Lane. The homes were demolished n the 1970s, and the street renamed Fels, after community activists fought for the construction of a new neighborhood. This 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM243A_miller-chevrolet_Ellicott-City-MD.html
In the 1930's Charles Miller built a new showroom for his Chevrolet dealership here before relocating to Route 40. In 1968 Stromberg Publishing consolidated its offices, warehouse and printing operation here for its Ellicott City then Howard Count…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM241P_to-preserve-the-union-a-war-memorial_Ellicott-City-MD.html
Dedicated to the men from Howard County who fought To preserve the Union during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865 Union Units with companies raised in Howard County during the war: The Patapsco Guards, Independent Company Infantr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM241N_old-court-house-1840_Ellicott-City-MD.html
The first Howard County Courthouse, located in the historic district of Ellicott City Maryland, was a pre-existing structure rented by the Howard District Commissioners from George Ellicott in 1840 to house judicial proceedings of the new Howard D…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2410_the-lauman-house_Ellicott-City-MD.html
Among the oldest homes in EC, after the turn of the century owned by the Kraft's, among others. After the 1972 flood, restored by Alda Baptiste Castaldi, who operated a specialty dress shop here for 30 years. Then during renovations for the Obladi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM240Z_starr-funeral-home_Ellicott-City-MD.html
In 1887, a two-story frame print shop was situated on this site. In 1919, Scott Starr purchased the building for use as a funeral home, and also offered autos "for hire". A new brick addition was added and the frame structure renovated. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM240Y_disneys-tavern_Ellicott-City-MD.html
Deborah Disney ran her tavern, a popular gathering place for men, on this site from 1840-1862. The building continued as a tavern thought the late 19th century. Later a fabric store, women's boutique, and antique bookstore, it is one of the oldest…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM240V_great-panes_Ellicott-City-MD.html
Originally owned by Thomas McCrea, by 1887 sewing machines and notions were sold here. Later home to Goldberg's Store, among others, including Caplan's Dept. Store during its 1925 renovations. Stucco was added to the 3-story brick and stone buildi…
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