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Items with subject 'Historic Preservation'
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Bay Street Property (Berlin, MD) Records
by Unknown (1840 – 2010)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This collection contains various papers and histories related to the historic house on 16 Bay Street in Berlin, Worcester County, MD. The collection includes various photographs, compact discs containing maps, layouts, and histories of the Burkhead property, as well as miscellaneous histories, land and court records of Worcester County, MD itself.
Bounds Lott National Register of Historic Places Collection
by Bauman, Robert E.; Booth, Geo. C.; Murtagh, William J. (1977 – 1979)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains correspondence in the 1970s pertaining to Bounds Lott and its placement on the National Register of Historic Places list. Correspondents include Congressman Robert E. Bauman, Eilliam J. Murtagh, the Keeper of the National Register and George C. Booth of Salisbury.
Cellar House Ariel Photograph
by Unknown (2000)
1 folder (2.5 linear feet)
This is an aerial view photograph of the Cellar House in Pocomoke, Worcester County, MD.
Clifton Plantation Architectural Drawings
by Mullins, John (January 16, 1939)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
The Architectural Drawings of Clifton Plantation, drawn for Walter S. Carpenter, Jr., President of the DuPont Company, who had recently purchased the home located on the banks of the Manokin River. Renderings of the circa 1783 home were drawn by John F. Mullins, a registered architect from Wilmington, Delaware.
Colonial Williamsburg Printed Material Collection
by Unknown (1954 – 1957)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
The collection consists of various printed material relating to Colonial Williamsburg. Included are a typed book entitled "The Interpretation Philosophy of Colonial Williamsburg", authored by Edward P. Alexander. The book is 55 pages long answers the "why" and "how" questions about Colonial Williamsburg. Examples include a section on why Williamsburg has been restored; another involves what should be taught at Williamsburg. There are seven sections in the book. The Collection also contains a number of books on Colonial Williamsburg from the 1950's.
Dorchester County Historic Preservation Files
by Touart, Paul Baker (circa 1980 – 2010s)
6 cartons, 1 oversize folder (7.25 linear feet)
The Dorchester County Historic Preservation files document the many historic buildings and properties that the Maryland Historic Trust helps preserve, primarily through the files and reports maintained by architectural historian, Paul Touart. Touart's files (Series 1) are arranged by property identifier (D-XXX) and commonly include a Maryland Historic Trust report, deeds, photographs, articles, and other relevant sources related to the historic property. Also included are Touart's subsequent reports, handwritten notes, photographic slides, architectural drawing rolls, and CDs containing a variety of files.
Double Mills records
by Bradley, Sylvia (1988 – 2007)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (0.5 linear feet)
Double Mills records document the restoration and preservation of the historic mill located near Mardela Springs, Md. The materials date from 1988-1996, with the bulk of the material dating from 1988-1991. The records encompass the restoration activities and efforts of Double Mills, Inc., and the Double Mills Preservation Foundation. These efforts are documented through correspondence, fundraising records, architectural drawings, maps, easement agreements, newspaper clippings, and photographs. In addition to the Double Mill records are photographs of the Rewastico Mill located in Hebron, Maryland.
Freedom Ainsworth papers
by Ainsworth, Freedom (1766 – 1999)
10 boxes, 4 oversize folders (21.75 linear feet)
The Freedom Ainsworth papers document the restoration and preservation efforts of three of the Manokin Historic District’s oldest structures Beckford Manor, Almodington and More And Case It (also known as Holly Hurst), located in Princess Anne, Md. The materials date from 1766-1767, 1803-1999 with the bulk of the material dating from the purchase and restoration of the three structures, 1967-1994. Restoration activities, as well as property histories, are documented via correspondence, detailed measurements and notes, architectural drawings, and photographs. Also documented through a series of ledgers are the accounting transactions of Henry Smith Lankford and H. Fillmore Lankford as well as various merchants from Somerset Count including Teackle Dennis and Teackle.
Genesar Architectural Drawings
by Historic American Buildings Survey (1980)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
This collection contains thirteen architectural drawings of the Berlin, Maryland structure called Genesar in 1980. The drawings were prepared by student architects of Florida A & M University for Historic American Buildings Survey. The series of 13 drawings include a site plan, first-floor plan, second-floor plan, third-floor plan, east elevation, west elevation, north elevation, longitudinal section, transverse section, and several individual details throughout the structure.
Long Hill Architectural Drawings
by Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation Heritage Conversation and Recreation Service (1981)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
This collection contains a nine-page architectural drawing package of the historic house "Long Hill," located on Wetipquin Ferry Road in Wicomico County, Maryland. Drawn in 1981 by Robert Meden and Linda White of the Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation Heritage Conversation and Recreation Service.
Maryland State Department of Education Photograph Collection
by Maryland Department of Education (1954 – 2000)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
This collection contains various photographs taken and used by the Maryland State Department of Education in 2000. The photographs depict among other things the oyster and maritime fishing economies and local businesses, school activities in various counties, and historical sites of interest.
Nancy Johnson collection
by Unknown (1900 – 1995)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Nancy Johnson collection contains pamphlets from the Green Hill Church, Holly Grove Mennonite Church, and Great Choptank Parish. Additionally, it also contains pamphlets pertaining to Wicomico County, education in Wicomico County, Republican women of Maryland, and historic preservation.