Glyndon Station - Glyndon, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 28.506 W 076° 49.182
18S E 343483 N 4371081
A historical marker at the former Glyndon Station in Glyndon, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14FN6
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2021
Views: 3
The marker says, "The Western Maryland Rail Road Station at Glyndon was built in 1895 of Baltimore County white marble with a red tile roof. Destroyed by fire on December 24, 1903, the building was replaced in 1904 with the present brick structure. On June 7, 1957, the last passenger train operated from this station and the station was closed for business on the 31st of December, 1966. Today this building is owned and maintained by dedicated community citizens and serves as the town Post Office.
Glyndon, Maryland
National Register of Historic Places
Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties
First Historic District of Baltimore County"
Type of Structure: Public building
Other: N/A
Construction Date: 01/01/1904
Fire Date: 12/24/1903
Structure status: Plaque
Cause of Fire:
Unknown
Documentation of the fire: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Give a narrative of your experience. Did you learn anything after reading about the fire in the waymark? Photos are always welcome too. Please no virtual visits.