Silver Spring Success
The 300 Year History Of Silver Spring, Maryland
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SILVER SPRING SUCCESS
The 300 Year History of Silver Spring, Maryland
Sixth edition with photos, 142 pages
by Richard C. Jaffeson, AICP
April 2014
Copyrights (c) 1995, 2000, 2003, and 2014
First edition, November 1995; Second edition, April 1996; Third edition, July 1996: Fourth edition, September 2000; and Fifth edition, January 2003
The sixth edition in 2014 contains 37 pages updated from the 2003 issue and features a new cover photo.
This informative book highlights the historic development of Silver Spring, Maryland covering the central business district and the immediately surrounding residential areas. The community is adjacent to northwest Washington, DC, and this history describes many significant events and prominent individuals.
The first history of Silver Spring was written in 1918 by Gist Blair, the son of Montgomery Blair (the attorney who represented Dred Scott before the Supreme Court, and Postmaster General for President Abraham Lincoln), and the grandson of Francis Preston Blair and Eliza Gist Blair.
A special April 1996 edition was prepared for Blair Lee IV, a direct descendent of the founding Blair and Lee families and son of the former Maryland governor, for a presentation at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lee Development Group.
The text covers more than 300 years from the colonial land grants to the actual discovery of Silver Spring, and from its initial suburban growth to the more recent urban development. There are five major sections and nearly forty chapters on specific events and individuals. Each chapter includes questions at the beginning, which are followed by text, and concludes with the answers to that section.
Publication Commentary
In June 1997, this publication received an "Excellence in Planning Award for Development Process," from the National Capital Area Chapter, American Planning Association at its Annual Awards Program and 50th Anniversary Celebration at historic Fort McNair in Washington, DC.
"Clearly, this was thoroughly researched and will serve as a great resource for many years to come. Your efforts are very much appreciated in documenting the history of our proud community."
~Derick P. Berlage, former Member
County Council, Montgomery County, MD
"I have placed your book in the office of our curator where it will serve as an informative reference."
~Randy Bumgardner, Administrator
Blair House, U.S. State Department, Washington, DC
"The fact that Elizabeth Blair found, ´...the bubbling brook they called Silver Spring.´ while riding her horse appeals to an ´old´ horseback rider like me."
~Nancy Dacek, former Member
County Council, Montgomery County, MD
"You have complied a detailed history of Silver Spring in a format that is intriguing and engaging. I’m sure anyone interested in our county’s past will enjoy reading your book. It’s great to see ´history´ encompassing more recent accomplishments, including the current revitalization efforts, in which, I believe we have found a ´formula for success.´"
~Douglas M. Duncan, former County Executive
Montgomery County, MD
Major topic headings for this publication are listed below, and the complete Table of Contents is posted on the following website
http://washdc.pages.qpg.com/silverspring
Table of Contents
Part A. Original Conditions
Part B. First Silver Spring Family
Part C. Early Settlement
Part D. Suburban Development
Part E, Urban Development
Appendix and Charts
Author Background
About the Author
Richard C. Jaffeson is concurrently executive director of the National Certification Commission established in June 1993 and National Women’s Baseball Hall of Fame established in September 1998. He is a resident of suburban Washington, DC since August 1972.
Formal education includes a BA cum laude in American and European history and geography, MA in urban geography, and completed PhD course work in urban geography. Induction into national scholastic honorary societies included Phi Sigma Alpha (Liberal Arts), Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography), and Phi Alpha Theta (History). He holds AICP professional certification in urban and regional planning since October 1978, and ACA advance certification administrator credentials since January 1994.
During the 1970s, he was a senior planner with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and later served as coordinator of council programs on the national staff of the American Planning Association in Washington, DC.
During the 1980s, he was a program director in science and technology with the University of Maryland’s Center for Professional Development in College Park, Maryland. In the 1990s, he became director of credentials for the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials in Washington, DC.
He has held numerous elected and appointed positions with the Middle Atlantic Division, Association of American Geographers (MAD/AAG) twice serving as president in 1976-1977 and 2002-2003; and the National Capital Area Chapter, American Planning Association (NCAC/APA) twice serving as vice president in 1978-1980 and 1984-1986. Over the years, he received four distinguished service awards from these organizations (June 1977, June 1983, December 1984, and June 1987).