Ellicott City, Maryland is a place that exudes authenticity. It has been flooded repeatedly, traipsed over by Civil War soldiers, and stained by locomotive smoke. Unfortunately, the most recent floods have resulted in local officials calling to demolish large portions of the historic district, a move that could set a terrible precedent here in Maryland and beyond.
Today’s guest, Mary Catherine Cochran is working to stop that plan and to find a way to balance life, history, and safety. As a Howard County native and lifelong preservationist, Mary Catherine co-founded Preservation Howard County and has served as the executive director of the Patapsco Heritage Greenway. In recognition of her work, she was inducted into the Howard County Women's Hall of Fame in 2017.
As a tireless defender of Ellicott City, Mary Catherine is working in partnership with a grassroots collective of supporters and larger organizations like Preservation Maryland to defeat a new proposal that would demolish large portions of this historic town.
In this episode, Nick and Mary discuss:
Grab your hard hats and get to work with Nick and Mary on this week's episode of PreserveCast!
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PreserveCast Ep. 29: Glass, Gas, and the Past: Neon Sign Preservation and Restoration
PreserveCast Ep. 28: We Are The Next: Youth Engagement in the 21st Century
PreserveCast Ep. 27: Energy Sprawl and Open Space Preservation in Kent County
PreserveCast Ep. 26: Open Source Preservation with Baltimore Heritage
PreserveCast Ep. 24: Diners, Dueling Grounds, and Dives: Roadside Architecture and the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area
PreserveCast Ep. 23: The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area
PreserveCast Ep. 22: It's Not the Heat, It's the Humidity: Preservation in the Southern Climate
PreserveCast Ep. 21: Lifting the Building: Historic Preservation and Flood Mitigation
PreserveCast Ep. 20: A Day in the Life of an Archaeologist with Stephanie Sperling
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PreserveCast Ep. 18: Moving Historic Buildings
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