History Page 5
Furry Farms
Marvin “Buck” Brown is photographed here at the Royal Blue Chinchilla Ranch in Frederick. Royal Blue raised breeding chinchillas …
Portrait of the Artist
John Johnston Markell was only 17 years old when he painted this self-portrait in 1838 in Philadelphia. Even at …
Having a Ball
Professional baseball has been a part of Frederick’s history for more than a century. Today, Frederick can claim the …
When the Marines Marched
Early in the morning of Monday, June 19, 1922, more than 5,000 U.S. Marines—more than a quarter of the …
Kicking and Dreaming
This rather relaxed young man is Jack Zimmerman, a Frederick resident and student at what used to be known …
A Fond Farewell
It’s just like old times. They are packing the halls and stairwells, reminiscing and laughing about chaotic class change …
Barnstorming
On a warm spring day, Donald Eader slides open a door on his barn to three visitors. Bales of …
Look Back: Races and Relays
Lincoln High School was the only all-black high school in Frederick County before forced integration in 1958, when African …
Happy Birthday, William Rauzahn
Fraktur is decorated calligraphy used to commemorate births, weddings, baptisms and even holidays. We associate fraktur with the Pennsylvania …
Local Catch
On April 4, 1960, Nick Yinger photographed these three boys on Carroll Creek, near Fairview Avenue in Baker Park. …
Print the Legend
To historians and history buffs, Barbara Fritchie (aka Frietchie) might be Frederick’s biggest celebrity. Scholars say she “put Frederick …
A Railway Ran Through It
Standing on the corner of Patrick and Carroll streets, the red brick building that is the former home of …
Menus and Mess Halls
Floyd Dixon was the chef at the Frederick Scott Key Hotel from May 1954 until its closing in 1975. …
Second Acts
Have you ever wondered what will remain of our homes, churches, offices and civic buildings 200 years from now? …
