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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5LA_a-place-for-progress_Arbutus-MD.html
"Along this section of the valley, where once the vibrant hum of a thriving industry could be heard... now the silence of the tomb prevails. The gods of progress direct its movements in mysterious ways." - L.S. LeRendu, W.J. Dickey & Sons employee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5L9_athabasca-landing_Athabasca-AB.html
This was once the "jumping off point" for the vast northland. Here in 1887 the first steamboat "Athabasca" was built to ply the river between Mirror Landing and Grand Rapids.
Steamboats superceded the canoe, York boat, and scow, and were replac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5L8_banff-park-museum_Banff-AB.html
Opened in 1895, the Banff Park Museum was moved into this building in 1903. Its cross-log motif exemplifies an architectural style common in the town at the time. Norman Bethune Sanson, the museum's curator from 1896 to 1932, energetically develop…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5L7_masterpiece-of-the-early-b-o-railroad_Arbutus-MD.html
Before you stands the thomas Viaduct, named after Philip E. Thomas, the first president of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. This unique bridge has become an enduring symbol of the B&O Railroad and the Patapsco Valley, surviving several floods and ou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5L6_a-rural-vacation-spot_Arbutus-MD.html
Beginning in 1873, the picturesque Viaduct Station Hotel complimented the Thomas Viaduct. The Viaduct Hotel was built in the town of Relay as a rural vacation spot and a comfortable place for passangers to change trains. The hotel was a forerunner…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5L5_elkridge-landing_Arbutus-MD.html
Though now heavily silted, the Patapsco River was once navigable to this point, and Elkridge Landing, just downstream, was an important colonial port, rivaling old Annapolis. Here hogsheads of tobacco from nearby plantations were rolled to waiting…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5JK_world-war-ii_Arbutus-MD.html
To honor and commemorate those of us who served in the Armed Forces
Andersen, Alber T.; Andrews, Kenneth S.; Arnold, Lester e.; Bailey, Charles W.; Baker, Wilfred E.; Baquol, Calvin L.; Barbaro, Joseph R.; Barnes, Beverly L.; Barnes, Richard A.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5JJ_great-war_Arbutus-MD.html
To remember those of this locality who gave their lives in the Great War 1917-1918
Clifton R. Faith, James Flood, Luther Williams (colored)
And to honor those who served
David Allen, Norman F. Andreae, Millard Barnes, William Barnes, Char…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5JG_relay_Halethorpe-MD.html
Created in 1830 as a change point, or "relay," for horses hauling the first scheduled railroad cars in the U.S. The first rail link to nation's capital began here. Thomas Viaduct carries the track across Patapsco gorge; completed in 1835, it is th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM65_the-thomas-viaduct_Arbutus-MD.html
Commenced, July 4th, 1833. Finished July 4th, 1835.
Johnathan Knight, Chief Engineer, Caspar W. Wever, Superintendent of Construction. Designed by Benjamin H. Latrobe. Built by John McCartney of Ohio.
(Other two sides of the monument list c…