Book Overview
Ellicott City, the seat of Howard County, began its life as a mill town before the American Revolution. Quaker brothers Joseph, Andrew, and John Ellicott built their first mill in 1772. The Patapsco Valley and River provided the brothers with the fertile land and power necessary to make the finest wheat flour. Ellicotts Mills, as the town was first known, grew steadily, becoming home to mill workers and merchants. Maryland founding families such as the Carrolls, Dorseys, and Warfields kept their family fortunes in Ellicott City because of the brothers' agricultural expertise. Thus a town rich in history, tradition, and architectural gems was born. Highlighted in Images of America: Ellicott City are many long-gone local landmarks, including the Patapsco Female Institute and Rock Hill and St. Charles Colleges. Featured as well are the monuments to bygone days that have endured time, progress, floods, and fires, and are still standing today.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738542490
ISBN13:9780738542492
Release Date:June 2006
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Memories of Ellicott City
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
My grandfather lived in Ellicott City, but retired to Florida several years ago. I bought this book for him last month, and mailed it to him....it was his birthday. He called me today, and I could tell he had tears in his eyes. This book brought back all the memories of his youth, and we talked on the phone for over an hour, as he told me stories from his childhood. He has been to many of the places in this book, and knew many of the stories offered. You would have thought I gave him a pot of gold.....without a doubt the best birthday gift I have ever given him. Thanks to the author for doing an excellent job.
Stroll down memory lane.....
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I gave 2 copies of this book to my father and brother for Christmas gifts. We lived in Ellicott City for several years and it was nice to look through it together. Ellicott City was a great town to grow up in and it appears that it still is.
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