15 May 1976
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1976
Page
1
Frederick earns All-America City distinction from the National Municipal League for citizen activism. The award highlights community problem solving and volunteer efforts in urban and rural settings, with Frederick's OTA projects and downtown revitalization cited as signs of a "new spirit" among residents.
Frederick is famed for Barbara Fritchie and the clustered Spires, with many historic churches and well kept Federal period buildings. Twin homes on Council Street hosted a gala welcoming General Lafayette after the Revolutionary War.
The article details Frederick Maryland’s transformation from a declining town in the 1950s to an All-America City status, highlighting key organizations such as the Frederick Improvement Foundation, Preservation Advisors, and Operation Town Action. It notes efforts to preserve historic sites, promote downtown revitalization, and remove architectural barriers for accessibility, with programs that have spurred restoration, tours, and property improvements.
Fredericktown in 18th century Maryland rose from German settler roots to a planned town. Daniel Dulany shaped its layout in 1745, with streets aligned north to south and east to west. By 1760 Frederick was Maryland’s largest city, hosting a courthouse, multiple churches, and a busy market as Braddock visited in 1775.
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