Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Belair Stable
Views from the Past
The Belair Stable was constructed in 1907 by James T. and William Woodward. It is styled as an English country estate stable. No building plans or early photographs of the entire building survive. One of seven stables at Belair, it was intended to be a showplace. In 1923, after rebuilding the shedrows in brick, William Woodward invited James Brady, a local resident, to assume the role of live-in Stablemaster. Brady, his wife, Gertrude, and their children, Thelma and James, lived in the apartment on the south side of the arch.
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After Belair's purchase by Levitt & Sons Developers, the Stable was used as a machine shop and landscape supply depot. It eventually stood derelict.
In the late 1960s, a group of dedicated and historically minded volunteers began the Stable's first restoration process. The images here give an idea of the enormous task that faced them.
In 2000, the City of Bowie completed a comprehensive restoration of the building and its systems, assuring longevity for one of American Thoroughbred horseracing's most historic places.
Erected by City of Bowie, Maryland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Stable Courtyard (a few steps from this marker); Andrew Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Belair Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); The Belair Stud Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Developing a Garden Plan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Archaeological Research of the Belair Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Belair (approx. 0.2 miles away); Belair on the Home Front (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bowie.
More about this marker. The marker stands on the grounds of the Belair Stable Museum, which is free to visit but with limited hours.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
