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WA-HAG-172 Western Maryland Railway Complex WA-HAG-172 Western Maryland Railway Complex Architectural Survey File This is the architectural survey file for this MIHP record. The survey file is organized reverse- chronological (that is, with the latest material on top). It contains all MIHP inventory forms, National Register nomination forms, determinations of eligibility (DOE) forms, and accompanying documentation such as photographs and maps. Users should be aware that additional undigitized material about this property may be found in on-site architectural reports, copies of HABS/HAER or other documentation, drawings, and the “vertical files” at the MHT Library in Crownsville. The vertical files may include newspaper clippings, field notes, draft versions of forms and architectural reports, photographs, maps, and drawings. Researchers who need a thorough understanding of this property should plan to visit the MHT Library as part of their research project; look at the MHT web site (mht.maryland.gov) for details about how to make an appointment. All material is property of the Maryland Historical Trust. Last Updated: 03-21-2013 Capsule Summary Inventory No.WA-HAG-172 Western Maryland Railway Complex East of Burhans Blvd. Washington County, MD Ca. 1884-1956 Access: Private This Historic Properties Inventory is an update of an MHT State Historic Sites Inventory that was completed by Peter E. Kurtze in June of 1992. The Western Maryland Railway complex is located east of Burhans Boulevard in Hagerstown's second ward on the western side of the city. The 9.5-acre site includes an office building, the Roundhouse Museum, the CSX terminal building, a number of metal storage and equipment sheds, lighting towers, and the railroad bed and tracks. The roundhouse and associated repair and maintenance buildings were razed in 1999. The Western Maryland Railway complex is significant for its association with the railroad industry in Hagerstown and throughout the region (National Register Criterion A). The railroad industry played an important role in shaping Hagerstown physically, socially, and economically in the latter part of the 19* century and the early part of the lOf^. The Western Maryland Railway complex provided a significant number of jobs for the residents of Hagerstown and surrounding area. Western Maryland also improved transportation links during this period. Better transportation encouraged industrial growth in the area. This employment boost from Western Maryland and the new industries provided ample opportunities for local business growth. Retailers had a relatively well-paid group of workers to sell their wares to. The influx of new WA-HAG-172 workers created a boom in the housing industry in Hagerstown's suburban areas during this time period. Maryland Historical Trust inventory No. WA-HAG-172 Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties Form 1. Name of Property (indicate preferred name) historic Western Maryland Railway Complex (MIHP update of 1992 form) otiier 2. Location street and number East of Burhans Blvd. not for publication city, town Hagerstown vicinity county Washington 3. Owner of Property (gives names and mailing addresses of all owners) name Pennsylvania Lines LLC (see continuation sheet) street and number 110 Franklin Road SE telephone city, town Roanoke state VA zip code 24042 4. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Washington Co. Courthouse liber 1531 folio 1091 city, town Hagerstown tax map 310 tax parcel 602 & 603.2 tax ID number 5. Primary Location of Additional Data Contributing Resource in National Register District Contributing Resource in Local Historic District Determined Eligible for the National Register/Maryland Register Determined Ineligible for the National Register/Maryland Register Recorded by HABS/HAER Historic Structure Report or Research Report at MHT X Other: MHT (1992) 6. Classification Category Ownership Current Function Resource Count district public agriculture landscape Contributing Noncontributing X building(s) x private commerce/trade recreation/culture 8__ buildings X structure both defense religion 1^ sites X site domestic social 2__ structures object education x transportation objects funerary work in progress 11 Total government unknown health care vacant/not in use Number of Contributing Resources industry other: previously listed In the Inventory 5_ 7. Description inventory No. WA-HAG-172 Condition excellent deteriorated good ruins X fair altered Prepare both a one paragraph summary and a comprehensive description of the resource and Its various elements as it exists today. This Historic Properties Inventory is an update of an MHT State Historic Sites Inventory that was completed by Peter E. Kurtze in June of 1992. Description Summary: The Western Maryland Railway complex is located east of Burhans Boulevard in Hagerstown's second ward on the western side of the city. The 9.5-acre site includes an office building, the Roundhouse Museum, the CSX terminal building, a number of metal storage and equipment sheds, lighting towers, and the railroad bed and tracks. The roundhouse and associated repair and maintenance buildings were razed in 1999. Description: The CSX Terminal building, circa 1950, is located very close to the main rail line on the southeast side of Burhans Blvd. The two-story, four bay building faces the tracks on its north side. This building has a concrete foundation, tan brick walls with a common bond brick pattern, metal-framed windows, and a flat roof A red brick office building, circa 1900, is located on the opposite side of the main rail line as the terminal building. This two-story, four bay building faces north along Burhans Boulevard just before Burhans turns south going through the underpass. This office building has segmental arches above the window openings with two sets of paired windows at the second story level of the front fa9ade. The building has a cross-gabled roof covered with corrugated sheet metal. A light tower on its south side a metal storage shed on the north flanks the office building. Approximately 100 feet north of the office building is an equipment shed sheathed and roofed with corrugated sheet metal. The Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum is located about 200 feet south of the terminal building on the east side of Burhans Blvd. This is a large two-story, circa 1907 brick building that is six bays wide and 10 bays deep. The southwest comer of the building has a sharp angle (about 70 degrees), while the northwest comer has an angle of about 110 degrees. A brick pilaster divides the western or front fa9ade into two three bay sections. Four brick pilasters divide the sides of the building into five equal, two bay sections. The building has segmental arches above the window openings with 6/6 window sashes. The corrugated sheet-metal roof has a gentle pitch. There are three small, corrugated metal sheds east of the CSX Terminal building. These are single-story buildings that are only 10 to 15 feet wide and deep. There are also two wooden light towers on the site that are constructed of creosoted timbers. These towers are about 70 feet tall and their shape is reminiscent of an oil derrick. 8. Significance Inventory No. WA-HAG-172 Period Areas of Significance Check and justify below 1600-1699 agriculture economics health/medicine performing arts 1700-1799 archeology education industry philosophy X 1800-1899 architecture engineering invention politics/government X 1900-1999 art entertainment/ landscape architecture religion X 2000- commerce recreation law science communications ethnic heritage literature social history community planning exploration/ maritime history transportation conservation settlement military other: Specific dates Circa 1884-1956 Architect/Builder unknown Construction dates Evaluation for: National Register Maryland Register not evaluated Prepare a one-paragraph summary statement of significance addressing applicable criteria, followed by a narrative discussion of the history of the resource and its context. (For compliance projects, complete evaluation on a DOE Form - see manual.) This Historic Properties Inventory is an update of an MHT State Historic Sites Inventory that was completed by Peter E. Kurtze in June of 1992. Summary of Significance: The Western Maryland Railway complex is significant for its association with the railroad industry in Hagerstown and throughout the region (National Register Criterion A). The railroad industry played an important role in shaping Hagerstown physically, socially, and economically in the latter part of the 19* century and the early part of the 20' . The Western Maryland Railway complex provided a significant number of jobs for the residents of Hagerstown and surrounding area. Westem Maryland also improved transportation links during this period. Better transportation encouraged industrial growth in the area. This employment boost from Westem Maryland and the new industries provided ample opportunities for local business growth. Retailers had a relatively well- paid group of workers to sell their wares to. The influx of new workers created a boom in the housing industry in Hagerstown's suburban areas during this time period.' Resource History: The Westem Maryland Railway complex was once much larger than it is today. The original 47-acre site developed over a period between 1884 and 1940. Westem Maryland moved its division repair shops to this Hagerstown site in 1906.^ Construction of the roundhouse and associated maintenance buildings continued for about two decades. The main structure in the complex
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