History of Columbia
One of my other interests is history and geneaology. There are really only a handful of historical houses/estates left in Columbia like Blandair, Oakland, Athol House. I will be attending this event and thought some of you might be interested in getting "educated" about Columbia's history.
Thursday, December 7
Finding History Where You Live
7 P.M. at the Wilde Lake Village Center
The program will highlight Columbia’s ties to its agrarian past and the Civil War as well as its more recent history that includes well known artists, architects and musicians, local celebrities and Columbia firsts. Barbara Kellner, Manager of Columbia Archives, will share some of the tidbits and treasures she has found in a slide show tour. The program is free and registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, contact Barbara Kellner at columbia.archives@columbiaassociation.com or call 410-715-3103.
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3 comments:
Is Blandair in Columbia?
I thought Mary Smith fairly consistently declined the invitation.
Yes, Blandair is in Columbia. It was split in half by Rt 175. The county purchased the land.
There is info on the county Rec & Parks website.
http://www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/RAP_CapitalProjectsandPlanning.htm#anch83747
"The Department of Recreation and Parks has contracted with the National Park Service, Historic Preservation Training Center to provide architectural and construction services in accordance with stringent federal and state preservation guidelines to restore the Blandair mansion. Archeological investigations have been conducted around the perimeter of the house, as a new drainage system was installed. This summer the NPS will install a new metal roof, repair existing windows and doors, repoint the brickwork, and prepare construction drawings to rebuild the front portico. Upon completion, the mansion will become the historical centerpiece of the future 300-acre Blandair Regional Park.
Blandair Master Plan (This rather large Adobe Acrobat file may take a few moments to open.)"
This was an interesting program. I wasn't aware of some of the history of Oakland and the Wilde Lake area. This June will be the 40th anniversary celebration of Wilde Lake. Tours of some of the historic "pre-Columbia" houses and other special events will take place.
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