This red bobsled, made of wood, was one of the many 'vehicles' used by children and adults in Mount Airy to ride down a snow-covered Main Street. The ride would begin up at Pine Grove Chapel. It would take you down South Main Street to Hood Street . . . — — Map (db m199364) HM
This site was originally Gorman's Blacksmith Shop, built in 1880. It was rebuilt as Ed Butler's Garage in 1919. It has also been home to several auto related businesses including:
Ed Butler's Ford (shown in photo)
Pusey . . . — — Map (db m199369) HM
This building was originally the home of the Mt. Airy Savings Bank, which was taken over by the Commercial Bank of Maryland from Frederick in 1916. Since then, it has been home of a number of other businesses and institutions including: . . . — — Map (db m199368) HM
The Condon Building was originally built in 1910 for John Condon's Confectionaries & Tea Room. Later it became Mrs. Henley's Tea Room.
The building was modernized in the late 1940s and became Browning's Grocery. Later it became the home of . . . — — Map (db m199416) HM
This site was originally the location of the Byron S. Dorsey Farm Implements and Hardware Store and the Mt. Airy Savings Bank, shown above. Later the Bank moved and the space was occupied by the Hub, which sold clothing and other sundries. After . . . — — Map (db m199399) HM
The First National Bank began business March 10, 1904 in the building that had been used by Jones & Co., Bankers. In 1905 the First National Bank constructed a new facility on this site. It was there until a fire destroyed the building on March 25, . . . — — Map (db m98469) HM
The Flat Iron Building, also called the Pryor Building was built by Mr. William E.T. Smith in March and April of 1903. The building was constructed to replace the frame building used as a harness shop, which was destroyed in the catastrophic . . . — — Map (db m199413) HM
This building was originally constructed in 1957 on land owned by the B&O Railroad. It was built by Ira Watkins as the Lynn Shop, which sold ladies and children's clothes. Since then, this building has been home to:
The building in which the Gun Shack is now located was built in 1912 as the Mount Airy Post Office (shown on the left). The 3rd Floor of this building was the second site of the Mount Airy Telephone Exchange. The building has been the home to . . . — — Map (db m199417) HM
In gratitude to the leadership
of the Mayors of Mount Airy
1894
Bryon S. Dorsey 1894 - 1898 & 1900 - 1904
Lycurgus Clary 1891 - 1900
R. Gassaway Molesworth 1904 - 1906
Frank . . . — — Map (db m252605) HM
Mount Airy was first settled along what is now Ridgeville Boulevard. With the construction of the Old National Pike (Route 40) in the 1730s, Ridgeville became a rest stop and overnight lodging for travelers on the road. In 1831 the Baltimore and . . . — — Map (db m199372) HM
In 1839, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad extended its line through Mount Airy Cut, and a village soon developed here. During the Civil War, Co. K, 14th New Jersey Infantry, guarded the railroad and National Road at Mount Airy. Pine Grove Chapel, . . . — — Map (db m201590) HM
We hope you will enjoy our small town and the friendly atmosphere our community offers. We pride ourselves on Mt. Airy's small-town charm, first-rate businesses, family-friendly neighborhoods with excellent sports and other activities, stable . . . — — Map (db m199371) HM
On this site in front of you (where the caboose now stands) was once the original store and tavern established by Henry Bussard in 1837. The store served the local community on Parr's Ridge, and provided a rest stop for weary travelers upon the . . . — — Map (db m251981) HM
This site was once the Mount Airy rail yard. Passenger trains stopped here to pick up and drop off passengers at the Mount Airy Station. Children from Watersville and other nearby communities would ride the train to attend school in Mount Airy. . . . — — Map (db m98471) HM
The Mount Airy Railroad Station was designed by the famed train and train station designer E. Francis Baldwin. It was built by the B&O Railroad, and served the railroad from 1875 until August 15, 1957. Afterwards, it provided space for a number . . . — — Map (db m98470) HM
This was the site of the original American Store before it moved to another downtown location. It has been home to several food related establishments since then, most notably the Olde Town Restaurant. Other businesses that have been located here . . . — — Map (db m199405) HM
Here at Milestone 31, about 130 feet southeast of its original location, the Baltimore and Frederick-Town Turnpike created two towns as it moved west. Both Parrsville and Ridgeville are now a part of Mount Airy. Parrsville, to the east, was . . . — — Map (db m4933) HM
Here at Milestone 31, about 130 feet southeast of its original location, the Baltimore and Frederick-Town Turnpike created two towns as it moved west. Both Parrsville and Ridgeville are now a part of Mount Airy. Parrsville, to the east, was . . . — — Map (db m251978) HM
Dedicated by the Town of Mount Airy in honor and memory of lives lost at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001
Cmdr Ronald J. Vauk CWO William Ruth — — Map (db m251980) WM
On this site was the People's Lumber & Supply Company Building. It was built in 1918 by Tom Watkins. People's Lumber & Supply Company offices were located on the first floor. Buck Hobb's barber shop was located on the top floor. The Waltz Funeral . . . — — Map (db m199395) HM
This was originally the site of the Runkles Mill, pictured above. Marion V. Runkles purchased this building, which was located behind the mill, in 1919 to use as storage for the mill. It was later used as a railyard storage building. After the . . . — — Map (db m251986) HM
The Railway Express Agency was a national package delivery service created during World War I. It used the nation's railroads from 1918 to 1975 for the transportation and delivery of parcels, money and goods. The agency's red and green baggage carts . . . — — Map (db m199365) HM
On this site there once stood the Adam Ruland Bakery, and to the right of it a private residence known as the Linthicum House. Both are shown above. The great fire of 1903 reportedly started in the flue of the store to the south of the bakery and . . . — — Map (db m199397) HM
From the late 1800s to the mid-1960s, Mount Airy was a busy farming community. The B&O Railroad carried commodities from Mount Airy to market, and carried needed manufactured goods into Mount Airy. A grain mill was always one of the centers of . . . — — Map (db m251984) HM
From the late 1800s to the mid-1960s, Mount Airy was a busy farming community. The B&O Railroad carried commodities from Mount Airy to market, and carried needed manufactured goods into Mount Airy. A grain mill was always one of the centers of . . . — — Map (db m98472) HM
This building was constructed shortly after the fire of 1903 as the Simpson Hotel. John Simpson's Coach Maker and Livery Stable was located behind the hotel. The hotel has been home to many businesses including:
In Mount Airy, Maryland, there were three named hills. One was "School Hill," which went from the old school, now Mount Airy Elementary School, down Main Street to Prospect Road. Another was "Ridgeville Hill" that went from Main Street down . . . — — Map (db m199362) HM
This was the 3rd site of the Mount Airy Telephone Exchange. Telephone exchanges were housed in private residences. Mount Airy's first operator was Bessie Davis, who worked out of this home that was once the hub of modern telephone communication in . . . — — Map (db m199383) HM
The William Hood Building is the only structure in Mount Airy to escape destruction by fire over the years. It has been the home to several businesses including:
Selmann and Hood General Merchandise Store
Hood's Dry Goods . . . — — Map (db m199367) HM
