Mount Vernon in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Samuel Shoemaker House
To Shoemaker goes the credit for organziing and extending the express business throughout the South and West. In 1841, he was asked by E.S. Sanford, of Adams Express, to help organize an express line between Philadelphia and Baltimore. A few months later, Shoemaker and Sanford expanded their business to include Richmond and Charleston, South Carolina. In the next decade, the two men extended their lines, under the name of Adams Express Company, throughout the West and South until the extent of their business was great than that of any one line of railroad in the country. In 1854, various express businesses were consolidated into a joint stock company under the name of Addams Express Company. Shoemaker remained one of the principal managers until his death in 1884.
Erected by the City of Baltimore, 901 Lt. Partnership, sponsor, and William Donald Schaefer, mayor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Baltimore City historical markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 39° 17.992′ N, 76° 36.845′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Mount Vernon. Marker is at the intersection of St. Paul Street (Maryland Route 2) and East Read Street on St. Paul Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 St Paul Street, Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William H. Welch House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Latrobe Building (about 400 feet away); Building High Society: Captains of Commerce (about 500 feet away); St. Ignatius Church (about 600 feet away); Craig Law Building (about 600 feet away); John Eager Howard (about 700 feet away); The American Psychoanalytic Association (about 800 feet away); Asbury House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
More about this marker. The marker includes historic photographs of Shoemaker and the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,819 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.