Baker Park in Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lloyd C. Culler
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2019
1. Lloyd C. Culler Marker
Inscription.
Lloyd Culler shaped the City of Frederick in many ways was a businessman, model citizen, and public servant. His construction firm built homes, schools, and churches that still stand today. He served a total of seven terms as Mayor. In that time, Frederick modernized, doubled in size, and created Baker Park.,
Lloyd Culler shaped the City of Frederick in many ways was a businessman, model citizen, and public servant. His construction firm built homes, schools, and churches that still stand today. He served a total of seven terms as Mayor. In that time, Frederick modernized, doubled in size, and created Baker Park.
Lloyd Culler modificó la Ciudad en varias maneras como negociante, ciudadano ejemplar y servidor a la comunidad. Su empresa de construcción fabricó casas, escuelas e iglasias que aún hoy existen. Él sirvió un total de siete periodos como Alcalde. En aquella temporada, Frederick se modernizó, duplicó su tamaño y creó Baker Park.
[Captions] Building a Lasting Legacy
Culler's firm constructed these prominent Frederick buildings. From top: Hood College, Maryland National Guard Armory, Pythian Castle, the Carillon in Baker Park, and Calvary United Methodist Church.
Construyendo un Legado Perdurable
La empresa de Culler construyó estos edificios prominentes de Frederick. Desde arriba: Hood College, Maryland National Guard Armory, Pythian Castle, el Carillon en Baker Park y Calvary United Methodist Church.
Except for short breaks, Culler served as Mayor of Frederick for 25 years between 1922 and 1950.
Con la excepcióon de breves interrupciones, Culler sirvió como alcalde de Frederick por 25 años entre 1922 y 1950.
Governor and Mrs. Herbert R. OÇonnor (left) along with Mayor Lloyd Culler with his 3-year old grandson, Charles Culler Rhoades (right), dedicate Culler Lake in January, 1940. Professional ice skaters (in the background) preformed at the event.
El gobernador y la Sra. Herbert R. O'Connor (a la izquierda), en compañia del alcalde Lloyd Culler y su nieto de tres años, Charles Culler Rhoades (a la derecha), dedican el Largo Culler en enero de 1940. Patinadores sobre hielo profesionales (en el fondo) hicieron un espectáculo en el evento.
Location. 39° 24.988′ N, 77° 25.389′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is in Baker Park. It is at the intersection of West College Terrace and Fleming Avenue, on the right when traveling south on West College Terrace. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West College Terrace, 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: Here and There (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barbara Fritchie Cabins & Tea Room (approx.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2019
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2019
3. Nearby dedication plaque
Culler Lake
In appreciation of fifteen years of distinguished and constructive public service to the people of Frederick as their mayor a grateful citizenry has caused this lake to be named in honor of Lloyd C. Culler
Mayor of Frederick 1922-1931 1934-1940
January 7, 1940
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 884 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
