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Historic Ellicott City
Photo Contest
October 15th, 2005
Calling
all amateur photographers! Enter your photos of Historic Ellicott City
– landscapes, buildings, street scenes, still life, snow scenes,
vintage, miscellaneous – in the Ellicott City Restoration Foundation
Photo Contest.
Entry Rules
1. Photographs will not be accepted from professional photographers. The
contest is open to all amateur photographers.
2. A professional photographer is defined as one who has received monetary
compensation for their work.
3. This contest is to be held on Saturday October 15th, 2005.
4. All photos must have been taken within the limits of the Ellicott City
Historic District.
5. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
A. Junior – 17 years of age and under
B. Adult – 18 years of age and over
C. Vintage
6. Vintage photographs are defined as photographs taken prior to Tropical
Storm Agnes in 1972
7. All photos must be the work of the exhibitor with the exception of
Vintage photographs.
8. Photographs are to be 8”x10” or 9”x12”, color
or black and white.
9. Computer enhanced images will not be accepted.
10. Photographs may be on any paper surface.
11. Photographs may be matted if desired. Mount on white, or colored mat
board.
12. No framed photographs will be accepted
13. Each photograph entered must be labeled on the reverse side of the
print with the name and address of the photographer and photograph number
to correspond with the contest entry form.
14. Include the category on the reverse side of each print.
15. Include the date and location, if known, on the reverse side of each
vintage print.
16. Photographs will not be returned.
17. All submissions become the property of the Ellicott City Restoration
Foundation and may be used in future publications and/or fund raising
ventures of the Foundation. All work used in any such endeavor will be
credited to the photographer.
18. All photographs must be delivered to the Howard County Tourism Office
no later than 5PM on Thursday, October 13, 2005. The tourism Office is
located at 8267 Main Street, side entrance, lower level of the Post Office
building.
19. Photographs will be displayed at CentreTek, 8307 Main Street, Saturday,
October 15th, 2005 from noon to 5PM.
NEW
BOOK REVISITS OLD SITES IN ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND
Celia
M. Holland wrote the book, ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND, MILL TOWN
U.S.A., over three decades ago, offering insider views of many
notable sites in Ellicott City, most of which are not open to the public—a
valued historic resource. Long out of print, the book had now been updated
with new information by local writers Janet P. Kusterer and Charlotte
T. Holland, Celia’s daughter, and new photographs by Charles Kyler.
The writers revisited each site included in the original book, interviewed
the current owners, and learned their stories of continued preservation
over the years. The new text, along with a variety of new photographs,
has been added to each chapter, making the book yet again a useful resource
for those who love Ellicott City and who want to learn more about its
history and residents.
Lovers of old homes everywhere will enjoy the heroic story of the McMinneman
family who have spent decades restoring one of the town’s most prominent
homes, ‘Castle Angelo’—the family cheered along with
the neighbors when the blue tarp finally came off. Readers will appreciate
the creativity of local designer Bette Chambers, whose home, ‘Search
Enclosed’ reflects her inimitable style. Those who know of the ghost
stories associated with Ellicott City will have fun with the ghosts of
‘Lilburn.’
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Gulf
Coast Relief Effort Being Organized in Ellicott City
The Ellicott
City Restoration Foundation and Howard County Tourism are teaming up to
support the people of the Gulf Coast region. Business owners in historic
Ellicott City, which as its own history of flooding, “feel especially
moved by what is happening along the Gulf Coast,” said Howard County
Executive Director Rachelina Bonacci. “Tourism is such a large part
of the economic engines of New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf Coast
region that we wanted to help.”
Bonacci advised
the public to look for signs in the windows of merchants in historic Ellicott
City that are participating. The garnered funds will be counted at the
Ellicott City Fall Arts Festival on Saturday, October 15, after which
the money will be earmarked for the to-be-named recipient.
Annual
Decorator Show House
September 24 - October 23 21st
Historic
Ellicott City, Inc. Presents Longwood - The 21st Annual Decorator Show
House
Named after Napoleon's home in
exile, Longwood was built in the early nineteenth century for Dr. Gustavus
and Mary Warfield and their large family. Up until ten years ago the ninety-nine
acre property was a thoroughbred horse farm. In addition to the Federal-Greek
Revival style mansion, the property features many interesting outbuildings,
including a smoke house, several log cabins and horse barns. The house
has been meticulously restored and magnificently decorated.
After exploring the interior
of the house you are welcome to enjoy the gardens, boutique, gift shops
and on-site catering by Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant.
Historic
Ellicott City, Inc. is the show house sponsor. Proceeds from this fundraiser
are used to promote its mission of preservation, restoration, and education
in Howard County.
2005 Longwood Open
House
Information
Packet Available for all in Ellicott City Historic District!
A
new information packet is now available to new and existing residents,
business owners and property owners within the Ellicott City Historic
District.
The packet contains useful phone numbers for county agencies with special
knowledge of the Historic District and its unique codes and regulations.
Additionally there is information on some of the organizations in town
with a general description of their interests and how to contact them.
An attempt has been made to deliver this packet to everyone in town, however,
this may not have been completely successful. If you or someone you know
did not receive one, please e-mail us at this site and include your name
and complete address and we will be happy to send one to you! Likewise,
should you be aware of a new business or resident please refer them to
this site to request their copy.
There is no charge for the packet.
Please remember, Ellicott City is an Historic District and special codes
apply to many situations and activities. When in doubt, call the county
information and referral number to be sure you are in compliance.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure!
Thank You!
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