Chesapeake City in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Town Hall

C. 1914

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

1. Town Hall Marker

Inscription. Ralph Rees built this commercial building to house his hardware store around 1914. Like many early twentieth century commercial front buildings, only the pressed tin facade raises two stories. This building housed Rees hardware store and an agency for Oakland Cars (which was the first dealership in Cecil County) and also the American Store.

Restorations began in the 1980's when it was obtained by a cabinet maker. In 2002 the Town of Chesapeake City purchased the building, completed restoration and converted it into town hall.

Erected 2008 by The Town of Chesapeake City. (Marker Number B108.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Chesapeake City Historic District series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 39° 31.615′ N, 75° 48.74′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake City, Maryland, in Cecil County. It is on Bohemia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Bohemia Avenue, Chesapeake City MD 21915, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, on the Eastern Shore,

and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

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: Brady-Rees House (a few steps from this marker); National Bank of Chesapeake City (a few steps

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from this marker); World War I Monument (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Smithers' House c. 1848 (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Colmary-Salmon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Cropper House (within shouting distance of this marker); “Bygone Days” (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesapeake City.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

2. Town Hall

Photographed by Adam Margolis

3. Town Hall Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 17, 2022

4. Town Hall Marker

Town Hall Clock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

5. Town Hall Clock

Clock Dedication Marker from 2009 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis

6. Clock Dedication Marker from 2009

This nearby memorial is a few feet from the marker at the base of the clock.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,012 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on February 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 6. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.