Middletown in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Arnett Building

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 1, 2013

1. The Arnett Building Marker

Inscription. In the 1890's Mr. Ezra Minnick, a Well-known county magistrate, operated a little store at this location. In 1917 Mr. Ola E. Fink bought the property and built the present red brick structure where he owned and operated a general store. Sometime in the 1930's, the Gladhill furniture company used the commercial space as their retail showroom. Then in the 1950's the "American Store" (Acme) occupied this site. Later in 1978 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Arnett purchased the building and operated a grocery store for many years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 39° 26.634′ N, 77° 32.724′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 40 A) and Church Street (Maryland Route 17), on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Main Street is the Old National Pike and Church Street is the Myersville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Middletown MD 21769, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Coblentz-Long Building (a few steps from this marker); 8 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Clovinger House (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Hall (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Middletown (within shouting distance of this marker); Main's Ice Cream Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); 13 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Valley Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.

Regarding The Arnett Building. The nomination form for the Middletown Historic District describes this building this way:
"Just east of the Model Garage is the 1915 Fink store and Residence (now the Arnett Building), a combined store and residence with a clear-cut separation between the commercial and residential sections, similar to small neighborhood stores being erected during the first quarter of the 20th century in urban areas."

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 1, 2013

2. The Arnett Building Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 1, 2013

3. The Arnett Building Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 1, 2013

4. The Arnett Building Marker

The Arnett Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 1, 2013

5. The Arnett Building

The Showroom for Gladhill Furniture in the 1930's Close-up of photo on nearby marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 1, 2013

6. The Arnett Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 774 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 23, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.