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The Historical Society of Harford County Inc
9 hours ago
It's PHOTO FRIDAY! Pictured here is Forest Hill School in 1927. The building is still standing today as private home, ½ mile north of Jarrettsville Road on the right side of Rocks Road.
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Forest Hill Elementary School PTA
The Historical Society of Harford County Inc
9 hours ago
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1 week ago
It's PHOTO FRIDAY! Today's photo features the Hollingworth Wheel Factory around 1890 at the west end of Wheel Road.
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Paul Majewski
I remember hearing about it...school bus went down wheel rd. This is the first time I saw a picture
I grew up on Wheel Road in the '40s and '50s, knowing about the wheel factory but having no idea it was so recent (to an old person like me, the 1890s is recent). I really appreciate seeing this picture. Plus the Hollingsworth ownership is a surprise because they were such an old Cecil County family with industrial connections as far as Virginia, but I didn't realize there was a Harford County presence.
Guess I need to visit the Historical Society! It’s located in the “old” Bel Air Post Office building on Main Street.
That’s awesome! I always wondered why it was called “wheel rd”
A lot of these photos are in Images of America Bel Air by Bill Bates.
Made me wonder about the origins of Ring Factory Road. Was it named after the factory that made the rings for the wheels made in this factory?
Off Wheel road to MacPhail road is Maryland Country Club.
Wonder who the people are in this picture?
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing this treat this morning!
Jessica Kirby how cool!
Neat I enjoy finding out how roads and streets got their names What about Barnes St
Any pictures of the current site?
The Historical Society of Harford County Inc
1 week ago
Harford County’s 250th Anniversary
The Historical Society is initiating planning efforts for a year-long celebration of Harford County's 250th Anniversary in 2023. As part of this effort, we are conducting a logo contest and seeking your stories about life in Harford County for a book that will be published as a celebration of this significant anniversary year.
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Harford County’s 250th Anniversary
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The Historical Society is initiating planning efforts for a year-long celebration of Harford County's 250th Anniversary in 2023. As part of this effort, we are conducting a logo contest and seeking y...The Historical Society of Harford County Inc
1 week ago
Make Your Story Part of Our Story
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The Historical Society of Harford County is publishing an anthology of local stories IN 2023 to honor the county's 250th anniversary. Be part of this collection of stories by and about past and present County residents. Write a compelling story about your experience of the people, places and events that make up life in 20th and 21st Century Harford County. ... See MoreSee Less
The Historical Society of Harford County Inc
1 week ago
Logo Contest for 250 Celebration - Enter to Win!
The Harford Heritage Committee is planning a year-long celebration in 2023 for Harford County’s 250th anniversary. One of its first tasks is to develop a logo that will act as the official emblem of the “Harford 250” celebration. The logo will be featured on anniversary year memorabilia and at all of the many programs and events planned to celebrate Harford’s 250 year history.
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Logo Contest for 250 Celebration
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The Harford Heritage Committee is planning a year-long celebration in 2023 for Harford County’s 250th anniversary. One of its first tasks is to develop a logo that will act as the official emblem of...The Historical Society of Harford County Inc
1 week ago
Be sure to register for this event on our website!
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The Historical Society of Harford County Inc
1 week ago
The Society is sorry to learn of the passing of former volunteer, Bob Cassilly. Bob was a long-time member of our Archives department until his health prompted his retirement from volunteer service. He will be missed. ... See MoreSee Less

Robert Rogers Cassilly Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
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Share Memories & Support the Family.A descendant of important county farmers who became the head of his own publicly prominent family. Bob was an amazing and accomplished guy who never lacked for a quick and quirky story. When kidded that he was the Joe Kennedy of Harford County, Bob, a dedicated conservative always reacted with a wryly dismissive wave. RIP, Bob Cassilly. 🇺🇸
I'm sorry for your loss.
The Historical Society of Harford County Inc
2 weeks ago
Wishing all of you a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
Today is also PHOTO FRIDAY! We know many of you enjoyed the beautiful light displays and local shopping in Downtown Bel Air this holiday season. Today's Photo Friday gives you a glimpse of Main Street around 1947. The photo was taken looking North from Pennsylvania Ave into downtown Bel Air along Main Street.
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Had my first cherry coke at Richardson's counter with the green marble top.
Is that Main and Pennsylvania?
it was the 'go to' spot after school..
Do you have a picture that includes the old ice cream place that was in town?
They were the best
Spent many times at Richardson's sipping on a coke. No money...Just a coke.
such good memories, how i wish I could go back
So cool
The Historical Society of Harford County Inc
3 weeks ago
In case you missed it, or if you'd like to watch it again, we have uploaded the recording of the Zoom webinar "Christmas in Harford in Days Gone By" to YouTube. ... See MoreSee Less

Christmas in Harford in Days Gone By
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Christmas in Harford in Days Gone By – Historical Society board member Chris Potts will share remembrances of Harford County’s “Christmas Past” in the guise ...