MD -- Frederick -- Carroll Creek Linear Park (Carroll Creek Park):
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- Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
- CCLP_190929_103.JPG: The Stinky Stuff
To take advantage of prevailing northwesterly winds, the majority of Frederick's industry was placed here in the southeast sector of the city. Odiferous operations such as canneries, tanneries and mills could be found in this area as early as the 1700's. Factory waste and runoff littered Carroll Creek and the air was often filled with exhaust from locomotives and smokestacks. One more sense to consider was the ambient sound of the place! All in all, this area was a "symphony for the senses." The old industries with their smoke and stench are gone, but structures such as the former Mountain City Mill have been renovated for commercial, non-profit and public use.
Birely Tannery
Frederick had several tanneries in operation along Carroll Creek. The most successful was the Birely Tannery. Established around 1820, it was in operation for over 150 years. Raw hides were soaked in a mixture of lime and water to loosen the hair, then scraped clean in a process called "beaming." After soaking again for several months in a water and ground bark solution, the hides were dried, cleaned and oiled. Tanneries supported other town businesses as well, such as saddlers, cobblers and other leatherworkers.
- CCLP_190929_162.JPG: Diehl Memorial Fountain
The original memorial, unveiled on August 17, 1911, was dedicated to the humane efforts of Marie Diehl (1855-1907), a founder of the Frederick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals now the Frederick Humane Society.
The 12-foot tall monument depicted Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth and spring, and featured drinking fountains "for man and beast." In addition to a fountain for people, there was a large basin for horses and two on the sides for dogs and cats.
The bas-relief here portrays the original memorial where it stood at the corner of church and court streets. And, in that monument's tradition these fountains are "to furnish refreshing drink" to the citizens of Frederick and their beloved animals.
2007
Designer and Sculptor: Charles C. Crum, III
Bas-relief Sculptor: Antonio Tobias Mendez
Commissioned by The City of Frederick
With funding from The Green-walled Garden Club
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At a Tavern located near this spot
General Edward Braddock
Colonel George Washington
and
Benjamin Franklin
Met to plan the British Assault on Ft. Dusquesne During the French & Indian War
This plaque erected by the Kiwanis Club of Frederick
June 8, 1998
- CCLP_190929_283.JPG: This bridge is named for William O. Lee, Jr.
May 7, 1928 - January 11, 2004
A man of dignity who worked for unity. Alderman, educator, historian, civic leader and mentor.
Dedicated October 20, 2006.
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Happy looks good on you
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- CCLP_190929_311.JPG: Batman Was Here!!!
- Description of Subject Matter: Carroll Creek Linear Park
After Hurricane Agnes raged through Maryland in 1976, downtown Frederick was left under as much as 3 feet of water in some places. With the downtown area shut down for months, city planners began working on the Carroll Creek flood control project, which took 30 years to come to fruition. The plan successfully put the creek underground in 1993, with a waist-deep 1.3 mile channel waterway with concrete banks 40 feet wide. Today we have the beautiful Carroll Creek Linear Park through downtown Frederick.
The $60 million flood control project made Carroll Creek Linear Park possible with its brick walkways, many bridges, fountains and sculptures. The first phase of the park, from Court Street to Carroll Street, was Downtown Frederick Md Sidewalk Artcompleted in 2006, costing $10.6 million.
Carroll Creek Linear Park has revitalized the downtown area with brick pedestrian paths, water features, planters with shade trees and plantings, pedestrian bridges and a 350-seat amphitheater. Over 73,000 square feet of commercial space has been built along the finished area of the park, creating and estimated 1500 jobs and $2.7 million in annual tax revenue for the City and the County.
The above from http://365frederick.com/carroll-creek-linear-park/
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