Social Hour at Mulberry Lofts

The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions invites you to a Social Hour at the recently rehabilitated Mulberry Lofts.

The Southern Shoe Manufacturing Company built the Mulberry Lofts building in 1927. A factory for more than seventy years, it has recently been rehabilitated, funded in part by an interest-free loan from the City of Hagerstown, and now houses offices and flats with city-subsidized rents to encourage business owners to come downtown and contribute to the historic city’s revitalization.

Dr. Robert Savitt to speak on The Golden Age of Industry in Washington County
From the late 1900s to the mid-twentieth century, citizens of Washington County could acquire virtually anything needed for everyday life without venturing across county lines. While many of these manufacturing companies are no longer with us, some of the county’s storied enterprises are thriving to this day. Dr. Savitt’s overview will cover the heyday of Washington County’s rich industrial history.

Dr. Savitt is a graduate of Colgate and Georgetown Universities. He has served in the Department of Defense and State Department and was Legislative Director for a U.S. Senator. Bob has authored two books on local history and numerous articles on a variety of subjects. He is a past president of the Washington County Historical Society.

Maryland’s historic preservation commissioners, local government staff and elected officials, and preservationists are welcome for this casual social networking event in the Hagerstown National Register-listed historic district.

Drinks and light refreshments will be served.

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