Laurel in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Garage in Laurel

City of Laurel Walking Tour

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 22, 2023

1. First Garage in Laurel Marker

Inscription. Baublitz Garage, built in 1905 by Samuel T. Baublitz, was the first garage built between Baltimore and Washington on Route 1 (then called the Washington & Baltimore Turnpike). On one occasion, George Herman "Babe" Ruth stopped at the garage to have his car repaired. The garage was later purchased by Fred Frederick and expanded into a Chrysler-Plymouth dealership.

Erected by City of Laurel. (Marker Number 31.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 39° 6.274′ N, 76° 50.589′ W. Marker is in Laurel, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is on Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1) just north of Tolson Alley, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Washington Boulevard, Laurel MD 20707, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Garage and Blacksmith (here, next to this marker); Laurel: Half-way between Baltimore and Washington (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Telegram (about 800 feet away); Laurel Railroad Depot (about 800 feet away); Site of Laurel's Civil War Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Avondale Mill (approx. ¼ mile away); World War II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Avondale Mill: A Lost Treasure (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurel.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 22, 2023

2. First Garage in Laurel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.