Chesapeake City in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Karsner-Wilsey House/Office
C. 1884
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010
1. Karsner-Wilsey House/Office Marker
Like it's neighbors this house is 3 story, 3 bay frame dwelling with a rear wing. Standing on a stone foundation, it is covered with weather-boards. Dr. William C. Karsner built this home c. 1884.
He served the people of Chesapeake City and the surrounding countryside until 1914. Dr. Edward H. Wilsey opened his office here in 1915. Notice the close proximity to the neighbors homes and imagine which building was erected first and how? When you look at space between the houses the wood siding appears to be perfect having never been exposed to the elements. A. complete restoration was started in 2003/2004 and completed in 2009 with a new standing seam metal roof. The home is an enjoyable part of one of the busier streets in town.
Erected 2009 by Royden & Carey Maloumian. (Marker Number B224.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Chesapeake City Historic District series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 39° 31.585′ N, 75° 48.772′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake City, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is on Bohemia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sarah Beaston House (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Colmary-Salmon House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Whiteoak House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Smithers' House c. 1848 (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); National Bank of Chesapeake City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brady-Rees House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesapeake City.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010
2. Karsner-Wilsey House/Office
Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 17, 2022
3. Karsner-Wilsey House/Office Marker
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010
4. Karsner-Wilsey House/Office
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 773 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on February 25, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
