Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Building The Future
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, November 3, 2007
1. Building The Future Marker
Inscription.
Building The Future. . The completion of the railroad and the city's incorporation in the 1870's established a solid base upon which Gaithersburg could grow and flourish. Following the City's incorporation in 1878, Henry Ward became the president of the town's Commissioners. By 1891 the First National Bank of Gaithersburg opened, and not long after that, Gaithersburg became the first community in Montgomery County to have telephone service. Then, in 1898, George W. Meem, was elected to be the first mayor as the town changed to a mayor and council form of government. In 1913, electricity became available and the first "moving picture place" opened at the Masonic Hall on Russell Avenue. The first interstate bus line passed through Gaithersburg in 1916. Ten years later, Asbury Methodist Home was established, known then as the Methodist Home of the Aged and Orphans. Asbury provided a sense of community as subsequent generations followed in the footsteps of the founders by tending the needs of the community's most vulnerable citizens. The city leaders led their community into the modern era., (Photo caption): A view down Summit Avenue towards Frederick Avenue, circa 1900
The completion of the railroad and the city's incorporation in the 1870's established a solid base upon which Gaithersburg could grow and flourish. Following the City's incorporation in 1878, Henry Ward became the president of the town's Commissioners. By 1891 the First National Bank of Gaithersburg opened, and not long after that, Gaithersburg became the first community in Montgomery County to have telephone service. Then, in 1898, George W. Meem, was elected to be the first mayor as the town changed to a mayor and council form of government. In 1913, electricity became available and the first "moving picture place" opened at the Masonic Hall on Russell Avenue. The first interstate bus line passed through Gaithersburg in 1916. Ten years later, Asbury Methodist Home was established, known then as the Methodist Home of the Aged and Orphans. Asbury provided a sense of community as subsequent generations followed in the footsteps of the founders by tending the needs of the community's most vulnerable citizens. The city leaders led their community into the modern era.
(Photo caption): A view down Summit Avenue towards Frederick Avenue, circa 1900
Erected by City of Gaithersburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music
Location. 39° 8.502′ N, 77° 11.564′ W. Marker is in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Summit Avenue just south of East Diamond Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg MD 20877, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 27, 2017
2. Building The Future Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 27, 2017
3. A view down Summit Avenue towards Frederick Avenue, circa 1900
Close-up of photo on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 27, 2017
4. Gaithersburg Railroad Station
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,347 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on January 17, 2019, by Bruce Guthrie of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos:1. submitted on November 6, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
