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Beehler Umbrella Factory
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, August 3, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Beehler Umbrella Factory Marker | | |
Inscription. On this site, from 1886-1908, stood the Beehler Umbrella Factory, the oldest umbrella house in America. Founded in Baltimore by Francis Beehler in 1828.
Erected 1990 by The Albert Beehler, Jr. Family.
Location. 39° 17.502′ N, 76° 37.1′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. Marker is on West Lexington Street east of North Howard street, on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. To Commemorate the Inauguration of a Chemical Industry in America (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Provident Savings Bank (about 600 feet away); Rectory of Old St. Paul’s Parish (about 700 feet away); Old St. Paul's (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brown’s Arcade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Baltimore College of Dental Surgery (approx. 0.2 miles away); John H. B. Latrobe House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joshua Johnson (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Baltimore.
Regarding Beehler Umbrella Factory. Baltimore can lay claim to the nation’s first umbrella factory, established by William Beehler in 1828. The company’s motto: “Born in Baltimore, raised everywhere.” |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, August 3, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Beehler Umbrella Factory Site | | Marker can be seen on the right side of the center building, about halfway up the steel door. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on January 22, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,727 times since then. This page was the Marker of the Week March 16, 2008. Photos: 1, 2. Submitted on January 22, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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