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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EG8_savin-conrey-house-1848_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
This building has been greatly altered since it was constructed. It maintains the continuity of the closely-built dwellings along George Street. This is another of the houses built by Thomas Conrey using the products of his mill on the causeway. I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BNJ_chesapeake-and-delaware-canal-tablet_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
This tablet is erected by the proprietors of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, to commemorate its completion on the 17th of October 1829; and to stand as a testimonial of their gratitude to James C. Fisher, President, and Thomas P. Cope, John K. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BNH_c-d-canal-museum_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
(Side one) This is the liftwheel pumping plant of the original Chesapeake & Delaware canal. From 1837 to 1927 its engines provided water for navigation between Chesapeake City, Maryland and Delaware City, Delaware.
The canal was purchased in 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BNG_a-historic-hub-of-commerce_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
"Formerly known as the "Village of Bohemia," Chesapeake City owes its existence to the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.
From the time work began on the canal in 1824, the village became a hub of activity and a thriving port, creating a communit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BN7_from-creek-to-canal_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
Would you believe that the impressive stretch of water before you was once a creek?As early as the 17th century, settlers to the New World realized that the nation's growth would depend upon transportation of goods by land and water. Recognizing t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYEZ_the-bayard-house_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
The building is considered to be the oldest building in Chesapeake City. Charles and Sarah Beaston purchased Bayard House in 1809 and opened as a tavern and inn in 1829. The tavern was run by Firman Layman until his death in 1881. In 1911, it was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOJF_steele-davis-house_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
This Federal-Italianate home was originally a two story school house and Odd Fellows lodge. In 1872, the three story front section was built by Joseph Hedrick, the official of the C&D Canal. In 1879, Mr. Hedrick was caught using canal funds to fin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMFH_pell-gardens_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
Pell Gardens was dedicated in October of 1982 to honor Dr. Walden Pell who with his wife Edith were instrumental in the early restoration of town buildings and establishing the Civic Association, both in the 1970s. Dr. Pell was headmaster of St. A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMFG_long-bridge_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
A section of this fence was originally a railing on both sides of the "Long Bridge". this steel bridge, pictured here in 1906 was a center-pivot span operated manually with a large crank. It connected City Dock (now Pell Gardens) to the Causeway (…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMFF_franklin-hall_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
In Revolutionary times this site was occupied by the very popular Chick's Tavern, one of 2 buildings in Bohemia Village. In the 1800's the property was obtained by Thomas Conrey who constructed this Romanesque style building C. 1870 using locally …