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From: "John Ashbury" <>
Subject: [MDFR] History Moment - 3-10
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 06:39:03 -0500
On March 10, 1840, the Maryland legislature established the Frederick Female Seminary and authorized a lottery to raise $20,000 for the institution.
On March 10, 1892, The Home for The Aged, now The Record Street Home, was established by legislative act signed on this day by Maryland Governor Frank Brown
On March 10, 1941, The Central Trust Bank Building on the northeast corner of East Church Street and North Market Street was destroyed by fire.
On March 10, 1957, Dr. George Henry Riggs, who operated a psychiatric hospital at Ijamsville, died at the Glenmarrie Nursing Home in Lander, at age 86. He was born June 20, 1870
On March 10, 1986, District Court Judge Mary Ann Stepler was sworn in as the first female judge of the Frederick County Circuit Court.
If anyone can add information to these History Moments,
or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day,
please contact me privately.
John W. Ashbury
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