Renovating and Reinvigorating Historic Buildings
Public use for the public good
All of the properties purchased by the county will remain public assets until flood mitigation projects are complete. The county will undertake an analysis to determine the best public use for the buildings. Once partial demolition of structures over the stream channel is complete, the buildings will be renovated.
The flood mitigation option selected by County Executive Ball as part of phase 2 of the Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan achieves the goal of prioritizing public safety while retaining more of Ellicott City's historic charm. The plan calls for the removal of 4 buildings on Main Street in order to complete critical capital projects and the partial removal of 6 additional buildings in order to remove constrictions over the stream channel.
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As promised, in December 2018 the county resumed negotiations with property owners who received an official purchase offer under the previous administration. To date, the county has acquired 10 properties on lower Main Street, 4 properties on the West End, and 2 properties in Valley Mede. Structural engineers have inspected the buildings and deemed them stable with the exception of the back of Caplan's. The county will seek to demolish the back of Caplan's as soon as possible to preserve the historic character of the facade and ensure public safety.
Acquisition and Demolition Update
Green = Buildings or rear additions to be demolished. Historical building components to be salvaged
Purple/Pink = Buildings that will remain.
Blue = Approximate location of active flowing stream
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Acquisition Dates
August 2019
9514 Longview Drive
8611 Frederick Road
8512 Frederick Road
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April 2019
8085 Main Street
8095 & 8101 Main Street
8125 Main Street
9509 Long View Drive
February 2019
8069 Main Street
8109-8113 Main Street
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