Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-16
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
Site Near Glyndon Likely to be
Chosen for it's Location.

CHOSEN lOf us lIOCdClOll.
The western section of Maryland,
reached directly by the lines of the West
ern Maryland Railway Company, is TAX
ing much interest at present in the Sc
lection of the proposed new site for the
State Normal School, now located in Bal
timore, which will be removed from the
CONSTRUCTED quarters in the city to more
spacious and healthful location in the
country. 1t is expected that site at
Glyndon, Baltimore county, will be Sc
lected as it seems to be the best fitted
for the purpose and being directly on the
main line of the Western Maryland Rail
way. will afford easy and quick access
to pupils from all western portions of the
state.
The legislature recently appropriated
large sum of money for the purchase
of the new site and the erection of the
buildings and special commission, Of
which Hon. Charles J. Linthicum, men,
Der of Congress, is chairman, has been
appointed to select the site. This COM
mission will shortly visit the location at
Glyndon and inspect same. 1t is known
as the Neal property and is about 100
acres in extent. 1t is an ideal location
nearly $50 feet above sea level, in an alb
solutely healthful atmosphere, with pure
water in abundance and every other es-
sential to health and happiness. Being
outside the city limits, the distraction to
study, which exists in all cities, will be
averted and the alurements from the
domitories at nights will not exist. There
is ample room for all necessary buildings
with lots to spare for more in years to
come when the institution will probably
have expanded TO twice its present pro-
portions. There is also ample space for
fine campus, athletic field, etc. The
outlook from this spot is lovely. reach
ing as it does almost to the foothills of
the Blue Ridge mountains. Being direct
ly on the line of the Western Maryland
Railway. with its improved service, mod
ern fast trains and up to date require
ments, easy and quick access will be
given from Cumberland, Hagerstown,
Hancock, Thurmont, Frederick, Union
Bridge, Westminster and all points in
Pennsylvania, thus enabling students to
reach either the school or their homes
without loss of time from their studies.
1t will also facilitate the cheap and quick
delivery of coal and other supplies. In
addition to its Western Maryland connec-
ton with Baltimore also, it is connected
with that city by a splendid trolley sys-
tenn, while the Hanover, Westminster
and Reisterstown turnpikes run right
alongside the property. The surround
ings are IDEAL There are no saloons or
other Objectionable features nearby and
an absence of negro shacks is another
distinct advantage. There are number
of high class schools and several fine
churches within easy walking distance
and the streets and roads are all well
lighted by electricity. The vicinity is
among the most prosperous and fertile
in Maryland. making it quite possible to
raise on part of this land, almost the
entire provender for the institution. The
entire neighborhood is refined, peaceful,
quiet and prosperous, consisting largely
of people who occupy handsome homes,
who will warmly welcome the school into
their midst. The reasonable figure at
which this tract is offered is another
great point of Importance to be consider
ed. There are many residents in this
locality whose children are attendants at
the State Normal School in Baltimore,
who are much interested in this proposed
change and will warmly welcome the
same.