Mount Airy in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Flat Iron Building
1903
Historic Downtown Mount Airy
The Flat Iron Building, also called the Pryor Building was built by Mr. William E.T. Smith in March and April of 1903. The building was constructed to replace the frame building used as a harness shop, which was destroyed in the catastrophic Mount Airy fire that occurred February 25, 1903. It burned again and was rebuilt in 1916. It has been home to a number of businesses and institutions including:
Smith's Harness Shop
Frank Miller Insurance
Pryor's Barber Shop
Truman Lowman Contractor
Carroll County Public Library
Mount Airy Museum
Clary Insurance
Hood's Shoe Repair
The American Legion
Mount Airy Town Hall
Military Museum
State Trooper Office
Erected 2014.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1903.
Location. 39° 22.565′ N, 77° 9.305′ W. Marker is in Mount Airy, Maryland, in Carroll County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Maryland Route
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Riddlemoser Building (a few steps from this marker); Olde Town Restaurant (a few steps from this marker); Bohn-Sponseller Building (a few steps from this marker); The Condon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Simpson Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Rudy & - Burdette Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorsey's Store - Vacant Lot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Runkles and Resnick Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Airy.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
