F-5-161

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Last Updated: 10-11-2011

M A R Y L A N D HISTORICAL T R U S T NR Eligible: yes D E T E R M I N A T I O N OF ELIGIBILITY F O R M no 2L_

Property Name: Good Friday Farm / Olden Property Inventory Number: F-5-161

Address: 4909 Ijamsville Rd City: Ijamsville Zip Code: 21754

County: Frederick USGS Topographic Map: Urbana

Owner: Russell C. Olden et al. Is the property being evaluated a district? yes

Tax Parcel Number: 139 Tax Map Number: 87 Tax Account ID Number: 09-225250

Project: Ijamsville Road Improvements, Phase II Agency: Frederick County

Site visit by MHT Staff: no yes Name: Date:

Is the property located within a historic district? yes x no

If the property is within a district District Inventory Number:

NR-listed district yes Eligible district yes District Name:

Preparer's Recommendation: Contributing resource yes no Non-contributing but eligible in another context

If the property is not within a district (or the property is a district)

Preparer's Recommendation: Eligible yes x no

Criteria: A B C D Considerations: A B C D E F G None

Documentation on the property/district is presented in: MIHP F-5-161

Description o f Property and Eligibility Determination: (Use continuation sheet if necessary and attach map and photo)

The classic three bay I house at 4909 Ijamsville Road (MIHP F-5-161) appears to have been constructed around 1890. The random coursed stone foundation supports the balloon frame and is capped with a moderately pitched gable roof covered with asphalt shingles and a gable end interior ridgeline chimney. The home has numerous alterations and additions. Aluminum siding and modern 1/1 light windows cover the symmetrical facade while the original window placements have been altered along the side elevations. A large full width two-story balloon framed addition (shed roof, 1/1 windows, three flush door, aluminum siding) has been placed on the rear of the home. A one-bay lstory porch with turned posts covers the front entrance. To the rear of the home is a modern two-story concrete block house (possibly a workshop) with asymmetrical fenestration and a off-center door. The gable asphalt shingle roof is moderately pitched and has a concrete external chimney on the gable end wall. A modern aluminum storage shed is also adjacent.

Historically, the farmstead also included the property at 4830 Ijamsville Rd (MIHP F-5-160) and 4934 Ijamsville Rd (MIHP F-5-162). The farm is representative of the peak growth period of Ijamsville (1890-1910), particularly along Mussetter and Ijamsville roads. While Ijams Mill and the B&O railroad (and the slate quarries) formed the catalyst for the founding of Ijamsville by Plummer Ijams, the farmsteads in the region also prospered and contributed to the area's growth with quick

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Continuation Sheet No. 2 F-5-161

access to the mill and markets. The original tracts along Ijamsville Road (from Route 144 to the B&O RR) were primarily farmsteads and the namesake for 4830 Ijamsville is derived from the original 'Good Friday tract', part of the much larger landholdings of the local Duvall family. The F-5-161 structural complex was within the c. 140-acre part of the larger Duvall family holdings that was sold in 1884 to Ellen Jane Dertzbaugh (FCLR AF9/243). In 1890 Ellen Jane Dertzbaugh divided a 4.6-acre parcel on the east side of Ijamsville Road out of the c. 140-acre tract and sold the small parcel to Charles W. Ford (FCLR WIP11/674). This parcel has remained the same size and shape since 1890, passing through 13 land transfers up to the present owners. Given the size of the lot, it is reasonable to assume that Ford purchased this land to build a residence, and the architectural evidence also points to a circa 1890 construction date.

No known significant events or people are known to be associated with the property and it is the opinion of the preparer that the property does not meet Criteria A or B of the NRHP. The property has not been evaluated under Criterion D. On account of the significant alterations and additions to the house and outbuildings, it is the opinion of the preparer that the property at 4909 Ijamsville road does not meet NRHP Criterion C. In the opinion of the preparer, the property has not met any of the criteria and is therefore not eligible for the NRHP.

Prepared by: Kevin May Date Prepared: 02/20/09 (revised 7/24/09)

MHIPNo.F-5-161 Good Friday Farm /Olden Property

Ijamsville, Maryland c. 1890 Private

Capsule Summary

The classic three bay I house at 4909 Ijamsville Road (MIHP F-5-161) appears to have been

constructed around 1890. The random coursed stone foundation supports the balloon frame and

the home has numerous alterations and additions. To the rear of the home is a modern two-story

concrete block house (possibly a workshop) with asymmetrical fenestration and a off-center

door. A modern aluminum storage shed is also adjacent.

Historically, the farmstead also included the property at 4830 Ijamsville Rd (MIHP F-5-160) and

4934 Ijamsville Rd (MIHP F-5-162). The farm is representative of the peak growth period of

Ijamsville (1890-1910), particularly along Mussetter and Ijamsville roads. The F-5-161

structural complex was within the c. 140-acre part of the larger Duvall family holdings that was

sold in 1884 to Ellen Jane Dertzbaugh. In 1890 Ellen Jane Dertzbaugh divided a 4.6-acre parcel

on the east side of Ijamsville Road out of the c. 140-acre tract and sold the small parcel to

Charles W. Ford. This parcel has remained the same size and shape since 1890, passing through

13 land transfers up to the present owners.

On account of the significant alterations and additions to the house and outbuildings, the

properly at 4909 Ijamsville Road does not meet NRHP Criterion C. No significant events or

people are known to be associated with the property and thus the property does not meet Criteria

A or B of the NRHP. The property has not been evaluated under Criterion D. The property has

not met any of the criteria and is therefore not eligible for the NRHP.

Maryland Historical Trust Inventory No. F-5-161

Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties Form

1. Name of Property (indicate preferred name)

historic Good Friday Farm

other Olden Property

2. Location street and number 4909 Ijamsville Rd not for publication

city, town Ijamsville vicinity

county Frederick

3. Owner of Property (give names and mailing addresses of all owners)

name Russell C. Olden et al.

street and number c/o Constance Lynn Onspaugh 4909 Ijamsville Rd telephone

city, town Ijamsville state MD zip code 21754

4. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Frederick County Courthouse liber 2002 folio 1118

city, town Frederick tax map 87 tax parcel 139 tax ID number 09-225250

5. Primary Location of Additional Data Contributing Resource in National Register District Contributing Resource in Local Historic District Determined Eligible for the National Register/Maryland Register Determined Ineligible for the National Register/Maryland Register Recorded by HABS/HAER Historic Structure Report or Research Report at MHT Other:

6. Classification

Category Ownership Current Function Resource Count district public agriculture landscape Contributing Noncontributing

x building(s) x private commerce/trade recreation/culture 1 1 buildings structure both defense religion sites site x domestic social structures object education transportation objects

funerary work in progress Total government unknown health care vacant/not in use Number of Contributing Resources industry other: previously listed in the Inventory

7. Description Inventory No. F-5-161

Condition

x excellent deteriorated good ruins fair altered

Prepare both a one paragraph summary and a comprehensive description of the resource and its various elements as it exists today.

The classic three bay I house at 4909 Ijamsville Road (M1HP F-5-161) appears to have been constructed around 1890. The random

coursed stone foundation supports the balloon frame and is capped with a moderately pitched gable roof covered with asphalt shingles

and a gable end interior ridgeline chimney. The home has numerous alterations and additions. Aluminum siding and modern 1/1 light

windows cover the symmetrical facade while the original window placements have been altered along the side elevations. A large full

width two-story balloon framed addition (shed roof, 1/1 windows, three flush door, aluminum siding) has been placed on the rear of

the home. A one-bay 1 story porch with turned posts covers the front entrance. To the rear of the home is a modern two-story

concrete block house (possibly a workshop) with asymmetrical fenestration and a off-center door. The gable asphalt shingle roof is

moderately pitched and has a concrete external chimney on the gable end wall. A modern aluminum storage shed is also adjacent.

Historically, the farmstead also included the property at 4830 Ijamsville Rd (MIHP F-5-160) and 4934 Ijamsville Rd (MIHP F-5-162).

The farm is representative of the peak growth period of Ijamsville (1890-1910), particularly along Mussetter and Ijamsville roads.

While Ijams Mill and the B&O railroad (and the slate quarries) formed the catalyst for the founding of ijamsville by Plummer Ijams,

the farmsteads in the region also prospered and contributed to the areas growth with quick access to the mill and markets. The original

tracts along Ijamsville Road (from Route 144 to the B&O RR) were primarily farmsteads and the namesake for 4830 Ijamsville is

derived from the original 'Good Friday tract', part of the much larger landholdings of the local Duvall family. The F-5-161 structural

complex was within the c. 140-acre part of the larger Duvall family holdings that was sold in 1884 to Ellen Jane Dertzbaugh (FCLR

AF9/243). In 1890 Ellen Jane Dertzbaugh divided a 4.6-acre parcel on the east side of ijamsville Road out of the c. 140-acre tract and

sold the small parcel to Charles W. Ford (FCLR WIP11/674). This parcel has remained the same size and shape since 1890, passing

through 13 land transfers up to the present owners. Given the size of the lot, it is reasonable to assume that Ford purchased this land to

build a residence, and the architectural evidence also points to a circa 1890 construction date.

8. Significance inventory NO F-5-161

Period Areas of Significance Check and justify below

1600-1699 x agriculture economics health/medicine performing arts 1700-1799 archeology education industry philosophy

x 1800-1899 architecture engineering invention politics/government x 1900-1999 art entertainment/ landscape architecture religion

2000- commerce recreation law science communications ethnic heritage literature social history community planning exploration/ maritime history transportation conservation settlement military other:

Specific dates circa 1890 Architect/Builder

Construction dates circa 1890

Evaluation for:

x National Register Maryland Register not evaluated

Prepare a one-paragraph summary statement of significance addressing applicable criteria, followed by a narrative discussion of the history of the resource and its context. (For compliance projects, complete evaluation on a DOE Form - see manual.)

Please see DOE form.

9. Major Bibliographical References Inventory No. F-5-161

Moylan, Charles E. Iiamsville: The story of a country village of Frederick County. Privately published, 1951. Scharf, T. Thomas. History of Western Maryland V. 1. Philadelphia, 1882. Titus, CO. Atlas of Frederick County. 1873. Williams & McKinsey, History of Frederick County. 1910. Bond, Isaac. Map of Frederick County. 1858. Frederick County Land Records (cited as FCLR Liber/Folio) Sanborn Maps MD SDAT database www.dat.state.md.us

10. Geographical Data

Acreage of surveyed property 4.60 Acreage of historical setting 4.60 Quadrangle name Urbana Quadrangle scale: 1:24k

Verbal boundary description and justification Tax Parcel 139 on Tax Map 87 encompasses all buildings and associated land.

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11. Form Prepared by

name/title Kevin May,

organization EAC/Archaeology date 2/23/09 (revised 7/24/09)

street & number 2113 St. Paul St telephone 410-244-6320

city or town Baltimore state MD

The Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties was officially created by an Act of the Maryland Legislature to be found in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 41, Section 181 KA, 1974 supplement.

The survey and inventory are being prepared for information and record purposes only and do not constitute any infringement of individual property rights.

return to: Maryland Historical Trust Maryland Department of Planning 100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032-2023 410-514-7600

Location Map F-5-161,

Good Friday Farm/Olden Property 4909 Ijamsville Road

Ijamsville, Frederick County Urbana and Walkersville, Maryland,

USGS 7.5-minute Quadrangles

CONTOUR INTERVAL 20 FEET NATIONAL GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM OF 1929