Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Howard House Hotel
Ca 1840
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2015
1. The Howard House Hotel Marker
Built by J. Shipley then twice auctioned. In 1879 sold to the Eckert's who served such popular food that the hotel was later enlarged. The public was allowed to take a shortcut through the hotel which led them to the upper street and court house. Eckert knew they'd be enticed by the delicious aromas to dine there! Later converted to apartments.
Erected 2015 by Historic Ellicott City, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 39° 16.052′ N, 76° 47.874′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Columbia Pike, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8202 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. Taylor’s (a few steps from this marker); Walker-Chandler House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Firehouse Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunflower Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Day-French-Puhl House (within shouting distance of this marker); Yates Market & Hardware (within
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Also see . . . Howard House. Maryland Historical Trust website entry (Submitted on March 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2015
2. The Howard House Hotel and Marker
The two buildings which constitute the Howard House are referred to as the "Old Building" and "The New Building." They are set into the north side of Main Street's steep granite slope so that the third floor on the south elevation becomes the ground floor on the north... - MSA statement of significance.
The marker is just to the right of the hotel entrance (on the right-hand building, obscured by the porch shadow).
The marker is just to the right of the hotel entrance (on the right-hand building, obscured by the porch shadow).
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 877 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
