Leonardtown Main Street [Washington Avenue]

Photograph

St. Mary's County Historical Society, Leonardtown, MD

Name/Title

Leonardtown Main Street [Washington Avenue]

Entry/Object ID

1995.001.2433

Description

3 3/8"h x 5 1/4"w blue tone photo on a postcard of the main street of Leonardtown, known locally as Washington Avenue. There was no evidence of automobiles, so the image is quite old. There were power poles and a tall metal support for a windmill, but none of the streets were paved. The Reading Room and Debating Society building with its columned porch was at the end of the square. A gentleman was standing next to a bullock cart that was complete with bullock. There was a large two story building on the other side of the square, but it was largely obscured by trees. There was a large box in the square that might be an electrical box or a water source. ********************************** Text on the verso: in black ink "Post Card This side for correspondence This side for Address"

Collection

Charles E. Fenwick Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1900

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Print Size: 3 3/8" x 5 1/4"

Location

Container

Charles E. Fenwick Collection, Photo Box 3

Shelf

Rack 08, Shelf 4

Rack

Rack 08

Wall

West wall

Room

Archives 1

Building

Tudor Hall