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Old Commercial Maps for Delaware & Maryland Available from Philadelphia Free Library

While digging up some historical records on a Delaware property earlier this week, I discovered a large body of helpful online maps published by the Philadelphia Free Library. This urban institution has substantial online collections, including a large holding of maps. The resources that helped with my investigation was the Hexamer General Survey collection. Between 1866 and … Continue reading “Old Commercial Maps for Delaware & Maryland Available from Philadelphia Free Library”

19th Century Firefighting Article Published in Maryland Life

I had an article on firefighting in the early 19th century published in the June edition of Maryland Life Magazine.  The piece examines how a rural Eastern Shore Town, Elkton used two old hand pumpers to fight blazes until those veterans of many a struggle with flames were retired after a steam engine arrived.  The … Continue reading “19th Century Firefighting Article Published in Maryland Life”

Acquiring Delmarva History Materials at the Paper Show

I always look forward to the last Saturday in January because Singerly Fire Company holds its annual paper americana show on that date.  The Elkton organization has sponsored these shows, which bring over 30 paper, postcard, photograph, and advertising dealers from the tri-state region to Cecil County, for 20 years now.  I’ve never missed one for it’s a great place … Continue reading “Acquiring Delmarva History Materials at the Paper Show”