Middletown in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Main's Ice Cream Factory
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 17, 2017
1. Main's Ice Cream Factory Marker
Inscription.
Main's Ice Cream Factory. . This lot began as a log structure blacksmith shop owned by Thomas Powell in the early 1800's. In 1882, Calvin Coblentz and Millard Cook took, ownership, adding the Coblentz and Cook Meat Market to the existing structure. In 1899, the blacksmith shop was converted to a confectionery. In 1911 the lot was purchased by CF Main, who relocated his meat market from the north side of main street. Brick additions were added in 1922, and a state of the art ice cream factory and shop opened, remaining in operation until 1969. In 2005, renovation of the building began with aid from the National Historic Trust and in 2007 The Main Cup Restaurant opened.
This lot began as a log structure blacksmith shop owned by Thomas Powell in the early 1800's. In 1882, Calvin Coblentz and Millard Cook took, ownership, adding the Coblentz and Cook Meat Market to the existing structure. In 1899, the blacksmith shop was converted to a confectionery. In 1911 the lot was purchased by CF Main, who relocated his meat market from the north side of main street. Brick additions were added in 1922, and a state of the art ice cream factory and shop opened, remaining in operation until 1969. In 2005, renovation of the building began with aid from the National Historic Trust and in 2007 The Main Cup Restaurant opened.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 26.627′ N, 77° 32.756′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from West Main Street / Old National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 West Main Street, Middletown MD 21769, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 966 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 21, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.