Following the Washington County Planning Commission’s decision to clear a pathway for the demolition of several significant structures, Preservation Maryland issued the following statement:
In a statement released Feburary 4, 2020, The Daily Record announced that it had selected Preservation Maryland Executive Director Nicholas Redding to receive the 2020 Influential Marylander award.
With all due respect to New York Times’ editorial Board member Binyamin Appelbaum, who recently published a lengthy opinion against preservation, preservation is neither wholly perfect nor entirely harmful – there are shades of gray to this story which would have been worth exploring and considering on the pages of one of America’s true legacy newspapers.
Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD. Photo from Wikipedia.
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, local citizens and Preservation Maryland will host a panel discussion at Smoketown Brewing Station entitled, “Revitalizing Brunswick: Using our Heritage to Create a More Prosperous Future.”
Organizations which specialize in economic redevelopment in historic communities, including Preservation Maryland and 1000 Friends of Maryland, will lead the conversation with a focus on strategies that have worked around the state and nation.
As a part of its rural community outreach efforts, Preservation Maryland is assisting local citizens who are interested in beginning a broader dialogue about the future of the City of Brunswick. Specifically, these citizens have an interest in determining a way to balance preservation with growth and to encourage the revitalization of the downtown utilizing a pro-preservation framework. The goal of the forum is to begin a thoughtful dialogue on the City of Brunswick’s future and to encourage the retention and preservation of more historic buildings.
The Potomac River at Berlin, now Brunswick, MD, ca. 1890. Photo from Library of Congress.
Members of the general public from Brunswick and the surrounding areas are encouraged to attend. This is a free event and does not require registration.
What: Panel discussion on economic revitalization in historic communities
Where: Smoketown Brewing Station, 223 W Potomac St, Brunswick, MD 21716
When: Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 7-8pm
Who: All members of the public are encouraged to attend
Cost: No registration cost, drinks and food will be sold