Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“Great Panes”

Ca. 1860

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

1. “Great Panes” Marker

Inscription. Originally owned by Thomas McCrea, by 1887 sewing machines and notions were sold here. Later home to Goldberg’s Store, among others, including Caplan’s Dept. Store during its 1925 renovations. Stucco was added to the 3-story brick and stone building after the 1972 flood. In 1980 Great Panes, an art glass studio, opened.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 39° 16.051′ N, 76° 47.749′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Maryland Route 144) and Tiber Alley, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8069 Main Street, Ellicott City MD 21043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hunt's General Store & Millinery Shop (a few steps from this marker); The Lauman House (a few steps from this marker); Collier's Grist Mill (a few steps from this marker); John Williams House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Phoenix Emporium (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Patapsco Bank Building (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Rosenstock Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stone Tavern House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

2. “Great Panes” Marker

Joan Eve / Great Panes<br>8069 Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

3. Joan Eve / Great Panes
8069 Main Street

Great Panes Art Glass Studio<br>In the Rear image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

4. Great Panes Art Glass Studio
In the Rear

Joan Eve<br>Up Front image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

5. Joan Eve
Up Front

Joan Eve / Great Panes image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 20, 2017

6. Joan Eve / Great Panes

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 21, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.