The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River would like to thank Mr. Roger Dahlin for sharing his family’s history of the Essex Candle Company with us. Baumgartner Collection Book #291: Essex Candle Company Download PDF View on archive.org The Essex Candle Company: A Proud Tradition By Paul M. Blitz, The Avenue News, 12/3/1987 For … Read more
View Book #23: Guttenberger General Store on archive.org (opens in a new window) This binder contains articles and photos of Guttenberger’s General Store. Guttenberger’s, the first grocery store built in Essex, Maryland in 1909 by the Taylor Land Co. was located on the corner of Eastern Avenue and Mace Avenue. It was purchased by Henry … Read more
A Guide To Essex & Middle River, Baltimore County’s Finest Community on the Chesapeake Bay. Published by The Essex-Middle River Chamber of Commerce in the early 1980s. View A Guide To Essex & Middle River on archive.org (opens in a new window) Click on a photo to enlarge:
View Book #39: Street Cars and Buses on archive.org (opens in a new window) This binder contains 43 pages of photos, letters and documents pertaining to public transportation in the early years of Essex history. Click on a photo to enlarge: We thank our founding members Mr. and Mrs. Alex and Helen Baumgartner, their family, … Read more
Rusty Sasser, who portrays Santa for the Heritage Society Annual Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting
Our Historian Master Sergeant Paul Blitz recently returned from his year-long deployment in the Middle East. At his Welcome Home Open House, he received a citation from Delegate Ric Metzgar for his service.
We are proud to host the Dosch Family exhibit as a new donation from our Essex community member, Mrs. Susan Carter. The Dosch Family lived in Essex since 1921 as part of the original Essex suburb. Mrs. Lottie Dosch lived on Taylor Ave. until her passing at age 96! These are the original wedding dresses … Read more
Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River President Terri Knachel visited a group of bottle collectors at Loch Raven High School to talk to them about the history of Essex, Maryland.
At our June meeting, Ronnie Alder was named the recipient of the Joe Schield Volunteer Award for his 125 hours of service to the Heritage Society. Ronnie was also presented with a citation from Delegate Ric Metzgar for his dedication to our organization.
