Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
159 Main Street
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 2, 2018
1. 159 Main Street Marker
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159 Main Street. . This commercial structure was one of several built between 1908-1913 after a fire destroyed the City Hotel. Merchant James F. Strange had the building constructed during his ownership. The building has remained in the Strange Family and in retail use since construction. Mary Strange Meekins inherited the property from her father, Louis Earle Strange. Upon her death in 2002, her children, C. Douglas Meekins and Patricia Gaye Meekins inherited the building. The property was originally part of Lots 45 and 46 on Stoddert's survey map of 1718. During the mid-18th Century, Henry Woodward owned the land. Owners included Robert Couden, merchant; John Walton, owner, City Hotel in the 19th Century and William T. Inglehart, publisher, Anne Arundel Advisor.
This commercial structure was one of several built between 1908-1913 after a fire destroyed the City Hotel. Merchant James F. Strange had the building constructed during his ownership. The building has remained in the Strange Family and in retail use since construction. Mary Strange Meekins inherited the property from her father, Louis Earle Strange. Upon her death in 2002, her children, C. Douglas Meekins and Patricia Gaye Meekins inherited the building. The property was originally part of Lots 45 and 46 on Stoddert's survey map of 1718. During the mid-18th Century, Henry Woodward owned the land. Owners included Robert Couden, merchant; John Walton, owner, City Hotel in the 19th Century & William T. Inglehart, publisher, Anne Arundel Advisor.
Location. 38° 58.662′ N, 76° 29.38′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on Main Street east of Conduit Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 159 Main Street, Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Planned in the Past (a few steps from this marker); 163 Main Street (a few steps from this
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 2, 2018
2. 159 Main Street Marker
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