Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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“Great Panes”

Ca. 1860

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

1. “Great Panes” Marker

Inscription. Originally owned by Thomas McCrea, by 1887 sewing machines and notions were sold here. Later home to Goldberg’s Store, among others, including Caplan’s Dept. Store during its 1925 renovations. Stucco was added to the 3-story brick and stone building after the 1972 flood. In 1980 Great Panes, an art glass studio, opened.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 16.051′ N, 76° 47.749′ W. Marker was in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. It was at the intersection of Main Street (Maryland Route 144) and Tiber Alley, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 8069 Main Street, Ellicott City MD 21043, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Central Maryland.

It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic

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and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Hunt's General Store & Millinery Shop (a few steps from this marker); The Lauman House (a few steps from this marker); Collier's Grist Mill (a few steps from 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); Old Stone Tavern House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Patapsco National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Phoenix Emporium (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. This building was demolished by Howard

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

2. “Great Panes” Marker

County as part of the flood prevention plan for Ellicott City.

Also see . . . Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Provides Comprehensive Update on the State of Historic Ellicott.

This month, Howard County began work to remove the four buildings along lower Main Street, 8049, 8055, 8059 and 8069. This work is being done generally by hand, in a process called building deconstruction. This process will include salvaging character defining elements previously identified for preservation – such as ironwork, cornices, granite and selected doors and windows, to be reused elsewhere in the historic district. Once complete, the site will be stabilized so community members and visitors can begin to enjoy a new, vibrant outdoor space with views of the Tiber River, while plans for an expanded Tiber Park commence.

(Submitted on July 28, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

Joan Eve / Great Panes<br>8069 Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

3. Joan Eve / Great Panes
8069 Main Street

Great Panes Art Glass Studio<br>In the Rear image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

4. Great Panes Art Glass Studio
In the Rear

Joan Eve<br>Up Front image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

5. Joan Eve
Up Front

Joan Eve / Great Panes image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

6. Joan Eve / Great Panes

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 903 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 21, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.