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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YPN_the-clara-barton-trail_Glen-Echo-MD.html
Did you know a heroine lived right here in Glen Echo, Maryland? Fearless, selfless. and determined, Clara Barton dedicated her life to helping others. Know as the "Angel of the Battlefield" during the Civil War and founder of the America…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YPF_the-hall-of-philosophy_Glen-Echo-MD.html
If you were in this spot in 1891, you would have seen a two-story building nestled in trees overlooking the Potomac River and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The Hall of Philosophy was part of the National Chautauqua Assembly at Glen Echo, which offere…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YNY_a-riotous-country-jumble_Glen-Echo-MD.html
Clara Barton's property was a reflection of her personality: practical, thrifty, and just a bit eccentric. Visitors to her home frequently commented on the utilitarian grounds filled with fruit trees and rows of vegetables instead of formal garden…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NNA_a-trolley-returns-to-glen-echo_Glen-Echo-MD.html
Development of Trolleys. Electric trolleys were introduced to the United States in 1888 in Richmond, Virginia, and quickly became the predominant mode of public transportation used throughout the first third of the 20th century. These vehicles ran…
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Clara Barton House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United Sta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUFH_a-life-of-service_Glen-Echo-MD.html
"You have never known me without work;while able, you never will." —Clara Barton Clara Barton lived a life that transcended limitations. She built a career of humanitarian service in a society that did not grant her full rights because of he…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU93_a-heroines-home_Glen-Echo-MD.html
Beyond the trees stands a Victorian House as unique as its owner. This house was built for Clara Barton in 1891 by Edward and Edwin Baltzley as part of the National Chautauqua at Glen Echo. With 30 rooms serving as offices, bedrooms, and storage, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J7_c-1931_Glen-Echo-MD.html
In the midst of the Great Depression, the Crystal Pool provided a haven. It was big enough for 3,000 swimmers and featured a sand beach. The Art Deco style of the pool became Glen Echo's new look.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J6_the-changing-face-of-glen-echo_Glen-Echo-MD.html
Lost Attractions.From its beginnings as a National Chautauqua to its years as an amusement park, Glen Echo has experienced countless changes. Some of the old Glen Echo Park remains, but much of it has not survived. Many old amusements, like the Wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J5_glen-echo-parks-crystal-pool_Glen-Echo-MD.html
For the trolley parks of the 1900's, pools were important, lucrative attractions. They provided a place for people to swim without having to travel the long miles to the beach. One such pool, Kennywood Park Pool in Pittsburgh, opened in 1925 and w…