The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-15
Historic Annapolis.
For the Democratic Advocate


There are some large cities which contain
many historical places, but there are few
small ones in which there are so many things
of note as may be found in the little city of
Annapolis, Md.
When entering it by way of the Annapolis
Short Line, the first place of note to which
YOU come is the old Marine Hospital which
was built by the Government during the Civl!
War 1t was to be used as place for wound
ed soldiers, but owing to some circumstances,
unknown to the writer, the building was never
used, except by a family appointed to take
care of it. This building was indeed mag
nificent piece of architecture. It is nearly 240
| feet long and about 80 feet broad. The,
height varing in different parts of the building,
vet it is three stories high in all parts, and
built of brick. 1t is now very little else than
ruins.
On arriving at Annapolis the first thing of
note is ST. Johns College, the history of
which dates beyond the Revolution. Thomas
| Bladen in 1774 came in possession OF what Is
| called the College Green, containing some
thing over four acres of land. He built on
this land finely finished edifce as residence
| for the Governors of Maryland, but owing 10
a disagreement between the officials, the work
was stopped. The building was, in the year
1784, given by the State to a Board of Visitors,
to be used as St Johns College. The part
then built is known as Mcdowell Hall, and is
the main recitation hall.
There stands also on the College Green the
Liberty Tree, poplar of very considerable
proportions The earliest tradition of this
tree is, that it served as place under which
the Colonists and the Susquehauaok Indians
made treaty of peace in the year 1865. The
latest event under this tree was reception
given to Gen. Lafayette in 1925.
In the State House we have another piece
of Maryland antiquity. 1t was in this edifice
that George Washington resigned his com.
mission on December %, 1888. He stayed at
the City Hotel the night before his resigna,
ton. This hotel is ON the corner OF Main ano
Conduit streets.
It was in the State House that Congfess
ratified the treaty of peace with Great Britiar
in 1884. The meeting of the five states was
held here in 1876. This meeting Terminated
, in the convention Of 1876, that formed the
. more perfect union of States.
On the corner of King George street and
Maryland avenue, may be found the Chase
Mansion. What particularly characterize.
+ this building is that it is the only colonial
: residence which is three stories high. II Is I
/ very stalley house, having hall % feet ionj
and IA feet wide opening on lofty porch.
:. On Hanover street is located that famous
: house known as tne TegRy otcWait houSc
! made famous on October 10, 1774, when Mrs
! Stewart watched from one of its windows, be
! husband set fire to the Peggy Stewart, OF
!, Windmill Point, now in the Naval Academy
The vessel contained a cargo oftaxed tea
At the intersection Of King George stree
and Maryland avenue, on the south side OF th
I latter, is the Harwood residence, this wa
built in 1775 by Hon. Wm. Hammond note
lawyer, who resided in Annapolis at that tint
5 It was first occupied by J. Townely CHASE
: Chief Justice Of Maryland. The house sti
retains its former beauty and stateliness.
i is now occupied by Wm. HARDWOOD, who's
d wife is a granddaughter of Judge Jeremia
t NJ. Chase.
) No. 80 Prince George street is the hous
e which is spoken of in the renowned move
n "Richard Carvel, as the home Of "Dortl
d Manners This house was built at ye
early date, probably as early 1880. It
E still in well preserved condition, and ro
E. cupied by lady who keeps boarding hous
8 The mansion, directly in front Of the ma
le entrance to St Johns College, was built
l. 1928, by Gov. Samuel 0gle, from whom i
q rives its name, 1.-THE Ogle House. Go
.e Oge occupied the position Of chief executi
Of Maryland for term Of twelve years. II