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Westminster Historic District Commission outlines 250th anniversary projects, signs and plaques planned
Summary
The Westminster Historic District Commission presented plans for the city’s U.S. 250th anniversary legacy projects, including a historic-district re‑nomination, new entrance signs, a Sons of the American Revolution marker, and a program of plaques and events.
The Westminster Historic District Commission on (date not specified) told the mayor and common council it has launched a suite of legacy projects tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary, including a re‑nomination of the city’s historic district, new entrance signage, a Sons of the American Revolution marker at the Westminster Historic Cemetery, and a program of brass plaques for Revolutionary‑era buildings.
“We’re working right now on the re‑nomination of the historic district. That documentation is 50 years old, and we got a grant from Maryland Historic Trust,” said Chris McMasters, chair of the Westminster Historic District Commission. He told councilors the commission secured a matching grant from the city for the re‑nomination work and that the effort will include digital access so residents can look up histories of homes in the district.
The commission said two large entrance signs already have been…
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