Silver Spring Success

SILVER SPRING SUCCESS:<br>The 300 Year History of Silver Spring Maryland<br>fifth edition with photos<br>by Richard C. Jaffeson AICP<br>April 2003<br>Copyrights(c) 1995 2000 and 2003This informative book highlights the historicdevelopment of Silver Spring Maryland coveringthe central business district and the immediatelysurrounding residential areas. The community isadjacent to northwest Washington DC and thishistory describes many significant events and prominent individuals.The previous history of Silver Spring was writtenin 1918 by Gist Blair the son of MontgomeryBlair (the attorney who represented Dred Scottbefore the Supreme Court and Postmaster Generalfor President Abraham Lincoln) and the grandsonof Francis Preston Blair and Eliza Gist Blair. A special April 1996 edition was prepared for Blair Lee IV a direct descendent of the founding Blair and Lee families and son of the former Maryland governor for a presentation at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lee Development Group.The text covers more than 300 years from the colonial land grants to the actual discovery of Silver Spring and from its initial suburban growth to the more recent urban development. There are five major sections and nearly forty chapters on specific events and individuals. Each chapter includes questions at the beginning which are followed by text and concludes with the answers to that section. Publication CommentaryIn June 1997 this publication received an Excellence in Planning Award for Development Process from the National Capital Area Chapter American Planning Association at its Annual Awards Program and 50th Anniversary Celebration at historic Fort McNair in Washington DC.Clearly this was thoroughly researched and will serve as a great resource for many years to come. Your efforts are very much appreciated in documenting the history of our proud community.<br>~Derick P. Berlage Former Member<br> County Council Montgomery County MDI have placed your book in the office of our curator where it will serve as an informative reference.<br>~Randy Bumgardner Administrator<br> The Blair House U.S. State Department Washington DCThe fact that Elizabeth Blair found ��...the bubbling brook they called Silver Spring.�� while riding her horse appeals to an ��old�� horseback rider like me.<br>~Nancy Dacek Former Member<br> County Council Montgomery County MDYou have complied a detailed history of Silver Spring in a format that is intriguing and engaging. I'm sure anyone interested in our county's past will enjoy reading your book. It's great to see ��history�� encompassing more recentaccomplishments including the current revitalization efforts in which I believe we have found a ��formula for success.��<br>~Douglas M. Duncan County Executive<br> Montgomery County MDTable of ContentsPart A. Original Conditions<br>Native Inhabitants Maryland Chartered and Silver Spring Land GrantsPart B. First Silver Spring Family<br>Discovering the Spring Francis Preston Blair Blair Family in Silver Spring<br>Blair Family in the District Montgomery Blair and Elizabeth Blair LeePart C. Early Settlement<br>Carroll Family in Forest Glen First ChurchesFarms in the 19th Century<br>Turnpike Development Sligo Crossroads and Civil War and Jubal EarlyPart D. Suburban Development<br>&O Railroad Forest Glen Trolley National Park Seminary Carroll Springs Forest Glen Castle Woodside Subdivision<br>North Washington Realty Woodside Park Subdivision Silver Spring National Bank Silver Spring Armory<br>Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission E. Brooke Lee I<br>B&O Underpass and Major Roads Buildings in the 1920s Silver Spring Shopping Center<br>Hecht Company First Suburban Store and Sam Eig EntrepreneurPart E. Urban Development<br>Population Characteristics First Section of