Title
Garrett Park, Maryland : A Scrapbook 1898-1988
Description
This scrapbook includes pages of the Town's past gleamed from residents and contributors George and Norah Payne's personal collection of newspaper clippings, articles, letters, documents, maps, photographs, and files from the Town's own newspaper, Garret Bugle. Their collection became the basis of the Town's archive.
Date
1988
Creator
Edlund, P.E. editor and Griffin, S.
Subject
Town of Garrett Park, B&O Railroad, Robert Garrett, whistle stop town, planned suburban community, Chevy homes, Victorian homes, Sprigg family, Grace E. D. Sprigg et al. vs. Garrett Park, cesspool, William Saunders, Rock Creek Park, Metropolitan Investment and Building Company, Montgomery County, Maryland, community recreation center, Garrett Park Simming Pool Association, Garrett Park Bugle, Garrett Park Post Office, parades, celebrations, and plays.
Publisher
the Town of Garrett Park, Maryland
Contributor
Sybil Griffin (1st Town Archivist) and edited by then Councilmember Paul E. Edlund (mayor 1990-1996), Noran Payne and George Payne (mayor 1970-1974), Peggy (Laura) Pratt (mayor 1982-1986), Barbra Shidler (former Town historian, Warren Johnston (mayor 1966-1970), Ray Pinkson and Les Henig photography credits, Marth Seigel (watercolor), and Dave Almy for drawings.
Language
English

