Thurmont MD Iron Smelters Village Photo 1900s

This vintage photograph, created by Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures the essence of an iron smelters village in Thurmont, Maryland. The image showcases houses constructed from log and heavy stone, characteristic of early industrial communities. The well-maintained gardens, adorned with white picket fences, illustrate the pride of the inhabitants and the care taken in preserving the villages charm.

As part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this photograph offers a glimpse into the architectural style and living conditions of a bygone era. The village serves as one of the few surviving remnants of Marylands iron industry, reflecting the region’s historical significance in American industrial development.

Johnstons work in this area contributes to our understanding of early 20th-century life and architecture. The photograph stands as a valuable piece of historical documentation from the early 1900s, representing the intersection of community, industry, and architectural heritage in Frederick County.

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