The previous post highlighted development of 19th century Havre de Grace. Much of it spilled into the 20th century: shipbuilding, railroads, canning, and ice harvesting, bringing even more change.
19th-century Havre de Grace was a busy time. Hunting and fishing, farming, shipbuilding, and mills were making way for the canal, steamers, railroads, ice harvesting, and the canning industry.
The growth of an American City from its early colonial days is an amazing story. Part 1 covers fishing, hunting, mills, iron works, a shoe factory, and textile mills.
The savage burning of Havre de Grace has led the people of Baltimore to calculate what they might expect from the tender mercies of the enemy–and they indignantly assemble to punish the invader.
Offering a glimpse of older homes and more in the early days of Havre de Grace, late 1700s – early 1800s. Life was a challenge!
Continuing our America250 posts, this 2nd post highlights Old Post Road, also known as ‘King’s Highway.’ We share what it was like to travel Old Post Road in the 1700s. It was definitely not for the faint of heart.
Facing the McCombs Old Post Office Building, to the right you’ll see a small shop – CREATIONS Beauty Salon. This is the 3rd and final episode for the history of the building at Franklin St. and N. Union. It’s also the story of George’s empire and Bahoukasvlle!
In part 2 of the series on the McCombs Old Post Office Building, our ‘casual historian’ discusses the addition to the post office on the north end. The entrances face N. Union Avenue.
First of 3 episodes on the Old McCombs Post Office Building at 401 N. Union (corner of Franklin St & N. Union in Havre de Grace
It’s been a while, but we’re back. We decided to return with a fun post about George’s collection of Havre de Grace hats and caps.
With Covid-18 keeping us all at home, we discover how much the ARTS will keep us sane and you’ll meet several interesting residents who have stories to share!
Unique connections include bridges, Road Trip Masters, ‘twinning,’ Soroptomists, local art feeds the soul, and “Dr. Chris” – one of the last of the boat people from Vietnam.
