Downtown in Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The News
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
1. The News Marker
We are conscious that it is a considerable undertaking to assume the task of editing a daily newspaper. The duties of the position are rather laborious, requiring constant attention: yet we have fully calculated the chances of success and are prepared to abide by the results W. T. Delaplaine, Founder of the Frederick Daily News, October 15, 1883
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1883.
Location. 39° 24.906′ N, 77° 24.646′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from North Market Street. This marker is embedded in the sidewalk in front of the Henderickson Building, Now Isabella's Tapas Bar. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 North Market Street, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kemp Hall (a few steps from this marker); In April 1861 The Legislature Of Maryland Met Here In Special Session (a few steps from this marker); Capital for a Summer (a few steps from this marker); John Thomas Schley (within shouting distance of this marker); Cultures Meet (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood College
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Capital For A Summer (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding The News. On October 15, 1883, a Frederick printing company first published The News, an evening newspaper that would eventually become The Frederick News-Post. William T. Delaplaine, grandfather of the current president of Great Southern, began his business career in Frederick in 1880 when he opened a small printing shop. He expanded the operation by establishing the first daily newspaper in Frederick, The News, in October 1883. The business was incorporated in June 1888. Wikipedia
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
2. The News Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
3. The Hendrickson Building
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
4. The Hendrickson Building
17 year old John D. Hendrickson began working in Parson's store in Frederick in 1872. By 1877 he owned the business and moved into this Richardsonian Romanesque building in 1888. He shared the building, designed by J. A. Dempwolf, with the Frederick News and the Mutual Insurance Co. of Frederick County. Henrickson's Dry Goods took over the entire building in 1922 and occupied it until 1980.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
5. The News
Painting by Molly Draper of Walkersville High School on display at the Frederick Historical Society.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
6. Architectural Detail
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 21, 2017
7. Hendrickson - Dry Goods - Wraps &c
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,821 times since then and 137 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on August 20, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on August 19, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
