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"Catonsville, Maryland: Images of America" book signed by author Marsha Wight Wise
- Item Number
- 228
- Estimated Value
- 20 USD
- Sold
- 30 USD to askett
- Number of Bids
- 15 - Bid History
Item Description
Signed by the author.
Catonsville, a major suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, retains much of its early 19th-century, genteel country-estate charm. In 1810, Charles Carroll bestowed the land that is now Catonsville upon his daughter, Mary, and her husband, Richard Caton. The Frederick Turnpike helped the area grow, and many estates and farms cultivated the community. By 1880, it was the preferred summer retreat from the heat of Baltimore City for some of Maryland's most prosperous merchants. The completion of the Catonsville Short Line Railroad in 1884 made the burg attractive to middle-income families; a diverse village was born.
In her first book, author Marsha Wight Wise has collected more than 200 historic photographs from generous residents with deep family roots in Catonsville, as well as from historical societies and libraries. These images and stories serve as a tribute to the area's past and present.
Item Special Note
Paperback: 128 pages
ISBN: 0738518255
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