Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Lauman House
Ca 1800
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 18, 2017
1. The Lauman House Marker
Among the oldest homes in EC, after the turn of the century owned by the Krafts, among others. After the 1972 flood, restored by Alda Baptiste Castaldi, who operated a specialty dress shop here for 30 years. Then during renovations for the Obladi (2010) the towns first hotel since the 50s, the original woodwork and mantelpieces were restored.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 39° 16.059′ N, 76° 47.747′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. It can be reached from Main Street (Maryland Route 144). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8060 Main Street, Ellicott City MD 21043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hunt's General Store & Millinery Shop (a few steps from this marker); Old Stone Tavern House (within shouting distance of this marker); Collier's Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); John Williams House (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Patapsco Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosenstock Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Patapsco National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named B&O Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.
Other markers no longer nearby. Great Panes (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Phoenix Emporium (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Roads versus Rails (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); B&O Railroad Station (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced
Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 20, 2021
2. The Lauman House Marker
Also see . . . Lauman House (Alda Baptiste, Tongue Row Fabric Boutique). Maryland Historical Trust Architectural Survey File PDF. (Submitted on December 20, 2017.)
Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 20, 2021
3. The Lauman House Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 18, 2017
4. The Lauman House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 18, 2017
5. The Lauman House
MD Historical Trust
6. 1832 Lottery
The Lauman house appears on the lower left in this 1832 Lottery advertisement. Mt. Ida is directly above the Lauman house, the Female Institute and Castle Angelo can also be seen above main street. (from the MD Inventory of Historic Places form HO-98)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,068 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 20, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 20, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
