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RPN Summer13 Summer 2013 Volume Fifty ROLAND PARK NEWS The Roland Water Tower Restoration: A Story of Patience and Persistence by Mary Page Michel At this point, the Roland Water Tower was no The Greater Roland Park Master Plan recommended longer needed. However, it became a convenient many Open Space projects but only three could be turnaround point for the streetcars along Roland chosen as the Roland Park Avenue. This mini-transportation hub Community Foundation’s was used until the technology (RPCF) top projects. The changed once again and the bus restoration of the Roland system became the predominant tower and the creation of mode of transportation. a pocket park at its base Although many people refer to were deemed urgent. By the tower as the Roland PARK July 2009, the tower was Water Tower, the name does not deteriorating so much that include the word “park.” There the city put a chain link was a Roland Park Water Tower, fence around it to protect which supplied water to Roland people from falling debris. Park, constructed about the same The tower, situated on one time in the block just south of of the highest spots in the Petit Louis and the fire station. city, has become an icon It was close to where the Roland and historical landmark Park Country School squash for the neighborhood. One courts are today. This tower was knows one is home at the constructed with exterior steps sight of the tower as you and an observation deck at the exit Interstate 83. What top, but it was later demolished. has happened in the past 18 months with regard to The remaining tower sits the tower will both surprise at the intersection of four and give you renewed hope The Roland Water Tower Photo: Greg Dohler in our community’s ability to get things done. The story of the Roland Water Tower is a story of patience and neighborhoods: persistence. Roland Park; Hoes Heights, a tight- The Roland Water Tower stands at the intersection knit neighborhood of University Parkway, Roland Avenue and Evans featuring row This Issue’s Chapel Road. It was constructed in 1905 to serve homes built by Highlights as a potable water supply for Hampden. Inside and for African- the brick structure is a huge steel tank called a American standpipe. Between the tank and the brick façade is servicemen A Massacre a spiral staircase with more than 200 steps to reach a in Haiti, returning from Remembered landing at the top. It stands 148 feet tall or roughly World War II; 14 stories high. Rolden, a small Page 10 The well-proportioned Italianate structure was area of residential homes dating RPCL Annual designed by the Water Company’s architect, William Report Fizone. Its construction is attributed to John Stack from the early 20th century and Page 18 and Sons, a builder responsible for constructing many of Baltimore City’s Victorian Age buildings. Hampden, a former The construction of the Tower in 1904 mill town. Historic photo courtesy of the collection of Anthony Pinto In the 1930s, the technology of water supply Master Plan There are only two Updates changed and the City moved to a reservoir system. Page 20 Continued on page 12 Editor’s Notes Roland Park News By Anne Stuzin in so many positive ways, while still staying true to its original purpose. Volume 50 Thirteen years ago, I was a relative new- Summer 2013 comer to Roland Park, adjusting to life after Beyond the sheer numbers (countless hours a four-year stint on the West Coast, learn- of planning, writing, and editing 1000+ Table of Contents ing (the hard way) about owning “this old pages and 52 issues, support of over 20 advertisers and distribution to over 1200 1 The Roland Water Tower Restoration house,” and enjoying being a recent addition to The Roland Park Community Foundation households and businesses in Greater Roland 2 Editors’ Notes board. I had two small children, a third on Park) that show the tangible success of the 3 Art Happenings the way and “volunteered” to help launch Roland Park News, being a part of the news- 4 Summer Receipe: Grilled Asparagus a neighborhood newsletter. What was letter has given me many gifts. It has enabled with Egg Dressing I thinking? me to meet and work with new and fun 5 Natural Selections: Cylburn Arboretum’s people, learn about what makes our neigh- Summer Programs The Roland Park News, all 10 black and borhood tick, and play a role in boosting 6 Schools’ Updates white pages of it, debuted in spring 2001. It positive energy in Roland Park. It has given featured as a cover story “Roland Park: How me an outlet to give back to a place that 6 KidsView It Got This Way” by the late, great writer welcomed my family so warmly when we 7 Calendar & Announcements (and Roland Park resident), John Dorsey. arrived from San Francisco in 1998. Lastly, 7 Home Sales Other highlights were an article on the 50th I think my three children, who have grown 8 Horticultural Society Garden Tour Anniversary of Roland Park Baseball League up with the Roland Park News, are proud Highlights Roland Park Gardens by local author Mark Hyman, and an update of their mother and what she does for their 10 A Massacre in Haiti, Remembered on fundraising for the Roland Park community (even though, as teenagers, and Honored in Roland Park Library Renovation. they probably won’t admit to that!). 13 Summer Recipe: Chilled In the Editor’s Notes, Kathleen I owe the current state of the Heirloom Tomato Soup Vander Horst (then chair of Roland Park News to the arrival 14 EnergyWise: Taming the Monster in the Attic the Roland Park Community of Martha Marani in 2003. 15 Roland Park Pool News Foundation), wrote, Martha is a great visionary 17 Bookends: A Tall Tale with a “Welcome to the Roland Park who took our little publica- Mighty Lesson for Children of All Ages News, a new quarterly news- tion to new heights when she 18 Roland Park Civic League Annual Report letter by and for the Roland joined the team. She is my 20 Master Plan Update Park community.” favorite collaborator when it comes to community projects, 21 Roland Park Roads & Thirteen years later, I am pass- Maintenance Architectural Review and is someone I consider a friend ing the baton as co-editor of the for life. Committee Update Roland Park News to a new team, and 23 Spring Celebration reflecting on the longest, most rewarding I also second all the thanks Martha directed 25 Book Nook volunteer “job” I have ever had. in her final Editors Notes in the spring issue 26 Roland Park Community Foundation to our many great contributors, editorial The idea of the Roland Park News evolved team, advertisers, graphic designers and Forms Investment Committee out of conversations I had with Kathleen in 30 Open Space Campaign Donors printer! Producing each issue definitely takes 2000 about ways to enhance neighborhood a village. 30 Welcome New Neighbors! communication and strengthen the “esprit de 31 Donor Pledge Form corps” of Roland Park residents. I want to add my gratitude to our friends and fellow volunteers of the Roland Park Kathleen and I were inspired to create the Community Foundation and Roland Park Roland Park News by early publications of Civic League. They have always let us “run” the Roland Park Company. To this end, I with ideas for the newsletter, and have sup- Editorial Board: Lloyd Burdette, Martha Marani, Henry paid babysitters and took many field trips ported us every step of the way. “Chip” Mortimer, Hilary Paska, Eric Roberts to the Maryland Room at the Enoch Pratt and Anne Stuzin Library downtown, researching old issues Most importantly, I give my thanks to all of Advertising Coordinator: Elena Kirkpatrick Mills of the Roland Park Review (a monthly pub- you who read The Roland Park News on a Roland Park News is published quarterly by the Roland Park Community Foundation, lication that began in 1908 and continued regular basis. You offer comments and sug- 5115B Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210 to around 1917) and Gardens, Houses and gestions (helpful), criticism (also helpful) Telephone: (410) 464-2525 People (a monthly published from 1926 and best of all, your appreciation for the FAX (410) 464-2528 until the early 1960s). Filled with fabulous publication! [email protected] photos, news of the day in the neighbor- Chair, Mary Page Michel; Vice Chair, Ellen Webb; Treasurer, Paul hood and lively summaries of Civic League And now, without further ado, I look for- Anderson; Secretary, Helen Montag meetings, these early publications gave me ward to being a loyal reader of the Roland Graphic Production: DesignConcept valuable historical perspective and a great Park News myself! Printer: Swanson Graphics appreciation for what the “new” community � Deadlines for copy, including announcements and calendar items, Enjoy summer, everyone! are February 1 for spring issue (March-May), May 1 for summer of Roland Park had accomplished in a rela- issue (June-August), August 1 for fall issue (September-November), tively short period of time. and November 1 for winter issue (December-February). It’s been my great pleasure to be a part of the Roland Park News. I have watched it evolve 2 got green space? wedding anniversary of Charles Carroll Jr. and Harriet Chew Art Happenings Carroll by savoring a traditional afternoon tea at their country Evergreen Museum & Library (4545 N. Charles Street) at once house, Homewood. Learn about the lives and lifestyle of one of an intimate collection of fine and decorative arts, rare books early America’s wealthiest and most socially prominent families as and manuscripts assembled by two generations of the B&O’s you dine in the elegant reception hall, designed to be one of the philanthropic Garrett family, and a vibrant, inspirational venue for coolest rooms in the house during the summer months.
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