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Daniel F. Shipley, Landscape Architect
Publication Year: 2002
Significant landscaping and ornamental garden projects were undertaken by only the wealthiest American property owners until well into the nineteenth century.
Manchester Firemen’s Hall Dedicated in 1899
Publication Year: 2002
The incorporation of local volunteer fire companies eventually led to the construction of firemen’s halls in Carroll’s larger communities by the end of the nineteenth century.
A Modern Madhouse: Springfield Hospital in 1898
Publication Year: 2002
Springfield Hospital near Sykesville was created in 1896 to provide mental health care in a rural setting. An early and highly complementary description of the facility was published in the November 5, 1898 issue of The Philadelphia Medical Journal.
A Modern Madhouse: Springfield Hospital in 1898 Part II
Publication Year: 2002
At the sound of the tattoo, the inmates of the several cottages ascend to the dormitory-floor, strip off their day-clothes, each article having its appropriate hook.
Double Pipe Creek
Publication Year: 2002
Several Carroll towns have undergone name changes, including the northwest town of Detour in the Middleburg District. A brief history of the community.
A Look Back at Carroll’s Yesteryears
Publication Year: 2002
This column will be my last one and I thought it would be interesting to look back to the beginning of the series and trace the how the column evolved.
Historical Society Meeting in January 1946
Publication Year: 2001
The end of World War II allowed local community organizations, including the Historical Society of
Francis Scott Key Descendant Made Address in 1926
Publication Year: 2001
When Carroll County was founded on January 19, 1837, local residents celebrated the birth of the new county.
Carroll Countians Founded Parkewood, NC
Publication Year: 2001
Marylanders, including a number of Carroll Countians, settled in communities throughout our nation. In a few cases they were the founders of small towns.
Newspaperman Served His Trade and Community
Publication Year: 2001
Since the late 1960s, the Historical Society has had its offices in the Kimmey House at 210 E. Main St. in Westminster.
Charles T. Zepp, The Shut-In Friend
Publication Year: 2001
Charles T. Zepp (1858-1901) of Melrose lived most of his life confined to his home. Despite suffering the life-long effects of a crippling childhood illness, he touched many people, with and without physical disabilities, through his periodical The Shut-In Friend.
Abraham Lincoln Remembered
Publication Year: 2001
The anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth has provided numerous occasions to reflect upon his life and times.
Union Mills Bank Robbed in 1957
Publication Year: 2001
Residents in the Union Mills area were shaken by an armed robbery of their bank on February 5, 1957.
Taylor-Bond Wedding in 1905
Publication Year: 2001
The Historical Society’s recent acquisition of Judge James A. C. Bond House, 202 E. Main St. in Westminster, has provided an opportunity to explore the history of the property and the lives of the people who lived there.
Carroll’s Tonsorial Artists
Publication Year: 2001
The local barbershop, or “tonsorial saloon” as it was sometimes called a century ago, was an institution in Carroll’s communities.
Union Mills Fire in 1926
Publication Year: 2001
The community of Union Mills was roused by an early morning house fire on March 6, 1926 that threatened the William Shriver House.
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Publication Year: 2001
The March 23, 1901 issue of the Westminster American Sentinel newspaper included a novel feature for the time, a photograph of the new Farmers and Mechanics National Bank building at 105 E. Main St. in Westminster.
Manure-Making in 1872
Publication Year: 2001
Recently, while skimming through the first issue of The American Farmer and Rural Register, published in Baltimore in January 1872, I chanced upon an article entitled “Manure-Making.”
Carroll’s Circuit Court History
Publication Year: 2001
Members of Carroll’s legal community and the Historical Society of Carroll County celebrated the 111th anniversary of the Circuit Court on April 3, 1948.
Palm Sunday Blizzard of 1942
Publication Year: 2001
Carroll Countians awoke to a heavy snow on Palm Sunday 1942. This newspaper carried a front page article about the storm: