| Baltimore's Historic Oakenshawe: From Colonial Land Grant to Streetcar Suburb Contributor(s): Wilson, D. J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467136239 ISBN-13: 9781467136235 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Transportation | Public Transportation |
| LCCN: 2018960974 |
| Series: Brief History |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.85 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The story of Baltimore's historic Oakenshawe neighborhood is a tale of two families and a dream to create an idyllic place. The powerful Wilson family made fortunes in colonial shipping and established a summer estate for more than one hundred years. The Mueller families were prominent Baltimore builders, and Phillip C. Mueller envisioned an upscale community of terraced townhomes on the Wilson estate. After purchasing the property, he died suddenly, and his family banded together to create a vibrant "streetcar suburb" providing affordable homes along newly accessible streetcar routes. Join author D.J. Wilson as he takes readers through the history of Baltimore's Oakenshawe. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wilson, D. J.: - Dennis Wilson has lived in Oakenshawe with his partner, John Farley, for the past twenty-four years. After earning degrees in biology (Northern Illinois University) and medicinal chemistry (University of Maryland-Baltimore), he established a long career in medical research. Before retiring, the author developed an interest in the history of the Oakenshawe neighborhood and applied his scientific research skills to historical records related to Oakenshawe. He is a member of the Maryland Historical Society, the Historical Society of Baltimore County, the Baltimore City Historical Society and Friends of Maryland's Olmstead Parks and Landscapes and Baltimore Heritage. |