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A Memory
Publication Year: 2000
The Historical Society's Kimmey House at 210 E. Main St. in Westminster takes its name from the last family who lived in the house.
Kritchton’s Cyclorium
Publication Year: 2000
The Historical Society recently received an old ledger that contained records of a photography and bicycle shop from the first years of the twentieth century.
John Mitten, Nation’s Oldest Newspaper Man
Publication Year: 2000
When John Mitten died in 1931, he was still editing this newspaper and was thought to be the nation's oldest newspaper man. Not surprisingly, The Times printed a lengthy obituary in their 11 September issue
History of Keysville
Publication Year: 2000
Carroll's communities frequently trace their names to an early settler or to a geographic feature. Keysville in the Middleburg District is named for a local family, however, not for the nationally known member of the family.
1947 Blizzard
Publication Year: 2000
Carroll County has been visited by some record snow storms throughout its recorded history. A February 20, 1947 storm was one of the worst of the century.
Death of Edward Reaver
Publication Year: 2000
The Centennial of America's "Splendid Little War" came and went without great notice in 1998.
1902 Ice Storm
Publication Year: 2000
As many local residents well know, Carroll County is frequently visited by severe ice storms.
The Democratic Advocate Established in 1838
Publication Year: 2000
Newspapers have played an important role in local life from the earliest days of the county.
The American Sentinel Newspaper
Publication Year: 2000
Last week's column presented a history of the Democratic Advocate and its predecessor newspapers published in Westminster from 1838 to 1972.
A History of Western Maryland College
Publication Year: 2000
During the Carroll County Centennial in 1937, numerous articles about local history were published in the local press.
Crime Stories of 1900, Part I
Publication Year: 2000
Carroll Countians experienced a minor crime wave a century ago as reported in the local press.
Crime Stories of 1900, Part II
Publication Year: 2000
In last week's column, I described several burglaries that took place in April 1900.
The Great Westminster Fire of 1883
Publication Year: 2000
Westminster residents had long apprehended a fear of fire because the city lacked a water system.
Dr. Henry Maynadier Fitzhugh
Publication Year: 2000
Several years ago while researching my book about Carroll County during World War I, I quickly became aware of a local physician, Dr. Henry Maynadier Fitzhugh, who was a leading figure in volunteer work.
Belfast, The Town That Never Was
Publication Year: 2000
The chance discovery of a historic document by New Windsor native and historian Louis H. Dielman, revealed an ambitious plan for a local town that never was
Newark Shoe Factory Dedicated in 1925
Publication Year: 2000
Seventy-five years ago, a new manufacturing business, the Newark Shoe Co., opened in Westminster.
Memorial Day in 1900
Publication Year: 2000
Although Westminster is justly proud of its long tradition of Memorial Day observances, the holiday has been observed in other Carroll County towns since shortly after the Civil War.
Manchester’s Whit-Monday Celebration, 1900
Publication Year: 2000
Following the universally observed Memorial Day holiday was Whit-Monday, observed in only a few local communities at the turn of the century.
Freedom District Tour, 1952
Publication Year: 2000
The Historical Society recently sponsored a driving tour to four historic churches in the Union Bridge-New Windsor area.
Twister Damages Properties in 1937
Publication Year: 2000
Several days before thousands of local residents attended the Carroll County Centennial Celebration, a tornado damaged properties north of Westminster.