Posted by library on December 16, 2006, 2:34 pm, in reply to "Melford House/ Howerton Range" Susan G. Pearl, Historian --Previous Message--
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Yes, we have lots of information on Melford here at the Prince George's County Historical Society library, located at Marietta (5626 Bell Station Road in Glenn Dale, just off MD Route 193 near its intersection with MD Route 450). Our library is open every Saturday afternoon, from noon to 4 p.m. (but we will be closed for Christmas on Saturday, December 23), and we welcome your visit. And yes, we do have old photos of Melford and of the cemetery (burial place of the Duckett family, who built the house circa 1840). You can call us at the library, 301-464-0590. We'll hope to see you here soon.
Sincerely,
Prince George's County Historical Society
: I was wondering if anyone had any more
: information about the Melford house, located
: by the science and tech center in Bowie.
: I would like to know things like, when it
: was built, who originally owned it. when it
: was last a residence, Who owns it now etc.
: I would also, if possible like to see some
: photos of when it was in its prime.
: I have been to see it a few times, and I
: must say I have fallen in love with it.
: Despite it being rather dilapidated, it
: still has a grand air to it.
: The huge trees, the porch, terraced lawn.
: Its all gorgeous.
: Also, I have read, on the city of bowie's
: website, and in a few other places online,
: that there is a cemetary some where on the
: grounds, does anyone know where it is/how to
: get to it? And is it the Melford family
: cemitary
: And Im dieing to find out more about it, and
: any information is greatly appreciated.
: Thanks,
: Fiona
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