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Commissioners praise May Preservation Month event; propose strategic planning session and flag vandalized historical sign
Summary
After positive reviews of the May Preservation Month program, Rockville Historic District commissioners proposed a strategic planning session, discussed signage condition across the city and noted vandalism to a Civil War Trails sign; Commissioner Michael Goldfinger offered to begin a short historic-property spotlight at future meetings.
Commissioners on June 26 reflected on the city’s May Preservation Month event and discussed next steps including a proposed strategic planning session, improvements to historic signage and a plan to feature a short historic-property spotlight at the start of future meetings.
Commissioners described the May 17 program as successful, praising turnout, presenter preparedness and publicity on Rockville 11 and local outlets. One commissioner suggested collecting basic attendee location data to help measure reach next year.
Commissioner Michael Goldfinger (joining virtually) offered a short presentation on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station at 98 Church Street, describing the station’s 1873 construction, later listing on the National Register of Historic Places in July 1974, and its relocation in 1981 to accommodate Metro construction. Goldfinger said he intends to offer brief highlights of historic properties at the start of future HDC meetings.
The commission also discussed the condition of historic-district and walking-tour signage around the city. Commissioners noted the existence of an online historical-walking-tour map and asked members to report signs that are damaged or in poor condition. Staff reported a Civil War Trails sign near a new grocery store had been vandalized; staff said a replacement sign has been ordered.
The chair proposed a separate strategic planning meeting on a day without long agenda items to discuss signage, budget priorities (including an African American booklet), and other long-range topics. Commissioners generally supported the idea and were asked to submit items they want included in the session.
