Decades
Halloween, 1982
Essex Halloween events from the Avenue News in 1982. J.C. Greene of “Evening Magazine” Click image to enlarge
Essex Day: 40 years and still going strong
It was 40 years ago that Essex made history when the 400 and 500 blocks of Eastern Boulevard were shut down between Woodward Drive and Mace Avenue for the first time. Forty years ago when thousands of people and hundreds of vendors flooded the street for the first time to enjoy a day full of … Read more
Essex Fire Station #7 Lieut. Charles J. Horner’s Turncoat Donated to Museum
The granddaughter of Lieutenant Charles J. Horner, Blaze, recently donated the 70+ year old fire turncoat of her grandfather along with several historical photographs to the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River. Lieutenant Horner served at Essex Fire Station #7 which was housed in the building that the Heritage Society currently occupies. Horner also served as Captain … Read more
Fire at the Hiway Theatre, Essex, Maryland, August 1963
Click to play Fire at the Hiway Theatre, Essex, Maryland WMAR-TV (Channel 2) News Footage, August 1963 Middle River VFD responds “Hud” with Paul Newman showing Special Thanks: University of Baltimore’s Langsdale Library Special Collections
Hartley Wedding Held in Essex museum
By Dan Baldwin (Avenue News, 12/19/14) Trisha and Bill Hartley celebrated their marriage on Saturday, Dec. 13. But the date, 12/13/14, wasn’t the only unique part of the newlywed’s special day. The couple exchanged their vows during a small ceremony inside the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River’s museum in Essex. According to Secretary … Read more
Ron (Daddy Kool) Alder Honored by Wounded Warriors Project
Each year Ron (Daddy Kool) Alder is able to offer financial assistance to various Veteran’s groups. Through the help of his faithful sponsors and participants of the classic car show, he is able to make his part of the Essex Day Festival successful. Ron recently received the Wounded Warriors Blanket for the $1000 donation he … Read more