Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
West Baltimore Street
Since the closing of rail service in this area in the later half of the 20th Century, the West Baltimore Street area, which always had an industrial character, began to see a revitalization with the construction of residential developments by the Hagerstown Housing Authority. In the 1960s, this site was occupied by the H.L. Mills filling station. The control building featured a cupola on the roof.
"Potomac Towers" was completed by the Housing Authority Board in 1972. The C. Williams Brooks mid-rise development was dedicated in 2011. It was named in honor of T. Andrew Williams and his granddaughter, Carolyn Williams Brooks.
Mr. Williams served on the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority Board from 1975 until his death in 1989. Ms. Brooks was appointed to the Housing Authority Board in 1990 and began serving as chairperson in 1992.
The cupola you see before you, now used as a centerpiece of this open space area, is the same cupola that stood for many years on the roof of the Mills building. This building was demolished in 2010.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 39° 38.367′ N, 77° 43.458′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of West Baltimore Street, on the right when traveling east on West Baltimore Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 West Baltimore Street, Hagerstown MD 21740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Milling (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliott-Bester House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (about 700 feet away); Hagerstown Railway (about 700 feet away); Retreat from Gettysburg (about 700 feet away); 202 South Prospect Street (about 800 feet away); 175 South Prospect Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Journey Transports Us Through Time (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 7, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on September 8, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.