Hagerstown Maryland Commercial Historic District

The Hagerstown Commercial Core Historic District consists approximately of a one and a half by two block rectangle which includes the major retail center of town. The center of the district is the public square which is formed by the junction of Potomac and Washington Streets, the two major traffic arteries in the city. The district extends one half block east of the public square, north to Franklin Street, west to Summit-Jonathan Streets and east to Antietam Street. It is made up almost entirely of commercial buildings constructed or remodeled for retail purposes during the last 20 years of the 19^th century and the first 20 years of the 20^th century.

A 40-year period representing the peak of Hagerstown's prosperity

Exceptions to the commercial character of the district but integral to it are two prominently located government structures, the Washington County Courthouse built in 1874 and listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places, and the City Hall, built in 1939. Most of the buildings within the district retain the architectural characteristics of the period of their significance and provide a showcase of late 19^th and early 20^th century commercial styles.

Hagerstown became a major manufacturing city in Maryland. This industrial prosperity led to a commercial boom period which is illustrated by this historic district, in the stylistic continuity of the buildings representative of popular commercial styles of the turn of the century. Three major building types are found in the district: late Italianate two and three-story buildings with prominent bracketed cornices; elaborate baroque and neo-classical forms associated with the Beaux Arts style; and a very simple early 20^th century commercial style featuring strongly rectilinear forms.

The topography of the district slopes from north and west to the south and east. North Potomac Street between the square and Franklin Street has a substantial change in grade, leveling as it reaches the square. West Washington Street, West Antietam Street in the blocks west of the west boundary of the district rise sharply in grade, but level as they reach Summit Avenue. At the east edge of the district East Washington and East Antietam Streets drop in elevation between North Potomac and Jonathan Streets. Much of the district, except for its northeast corner, lies in a small plateau between grades.

A commercial center since the 18^th century for Washington County and the tri-state area which includes southern Franklin County, Pennsylvania and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, Hagerstown became a leading furniture manufacturer, flour and grist mills, organs and knit goods as well as a rail center with machine shops, steam railroad repair shops

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large hotels catering to rail and automobile travelers were built

Hotels like the Dagmar, built in 1910 and located at the southwest corner of the district, were built to serve rail travelers. Early advertisements emphasize its advantageous location opposite the B & 0 Railroad and near the Cumberland Valley and Norfolk and Western Railroad stations.

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Plug and Process Loads in Hospitality Properties

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Plug and Process Loads PPLs consume about one third of primary energy in buildings. PPL efficiency has become pertinent in achieving aggressive energy targets. Energy reduction strategies and applications cover a wide variety of electronic, computer, refrigeration and cooking devices, as well as equipment essential to buildings that operate in the hospitality sector in your community. PPL Control Strategies vary by building type:

Turn it off promotes occupant awareness to turn equipment off when not in use, including training, newsletters, emails, signage, videos, reminders, updates and incentive programs.

Advanced Power Strips APSs are similar to conventional power strips that are often used to plug multiple electronic devices into a wall outlet and have built-in technology to save energy when the devices are not in use. APS Technical Specification offers guidance on the APS procurement process and selecting effective APS models. The Better Building Alliance has developed a one-page how-to guide on properly installing APS.

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Equipment with Low-Energy and ENERGY STAR® Certified Equipment. Significant energy savings can be achieved by replacing old, inefficient equipment with low-energy or ENERGY STAR® certified equipment.

Built-in automatic low-power state functionality, such as standby and sleep modes saves energy. Automatic low-power states provide limited control, but when configured correctly are inexpensive and effective energy-saving strategy.

Design Strategies new construction and major retrofit projects offer design teams new PPL reduction opportunities to identify and remove standard specifications, operations, and design standards that limit energy-saving opportunities.

Space Efficiency is achieved by consolidating rooms, common and dining areas. Equipment in these areas is used more efficiently when consolidated rather than distributed, thus lowering PPLs.

Integrating PPL controls with other building systems by integrating electrical system and control outlets at workstations, achieved by installing switches, vacancy sensors, timed disconnects and controlling outlets through the building management system.

Sub-metering and control options for new properties and extensive retrofits. PPLs should be aggregated onto dedicated PPL electrical panels; circuits can be integrated into a building control system to turn off PPLs during nonbusiness hours. These panels also allow for easy energy sub-metering.

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a network of neighborhoods main streets and historic districts

Arezza is implementing projects in selected small towns, main streets and historic districts around the

United States that focus on tourism, logistics, energy efficiency and water conservation in museums, breweries, vineyards/wineries, hotels and other accommodation venues visited by our travel clients.

Our Travel Clients are interested in heritage and preservation tourism, architecture, the environment, conservation and other professional enrichment itineraries, cultural, food, wine and brew events.

Traveling Clients

Inbound Travel Groups are interested in historic preservation, architecture, gastronomy, wine and brew tastings events, the outdoors, local farm practices as well as energy efficiency, transit land and water conservation practices.

Arezza makes payments to local service providers at cost with no mark-ups for booking accommodations, sightseeing and other event entry fees as well as lunches and dinners. Alternatively, the client pays the service provider directly.

Our Clients typically visit and participate in professional enrichment programs at local events, seminars and other learning experiences. Travel programs are designed to cover multiple regions of the United States.

Local Management

For Logistics, travel related and environmental management services; interested individuals, businesses, nonprofits and local governments that can materially contribute to the successful implementation of the projects, are welcome to participate.

Participating Local Businesses are provided with a no cost, no obligation proposal to implement energy savings and water conservation measures that will also be showcased to visitors. 

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Transactions profits are invested in local logistics, energy efficiency and water conservation related projects.

Benefits to Your Business and Community

Local Enterprises  are:

attractors for visitors interested in Transport, Energy, Water and other Environment Issues.

Engage in Many Small Projects leading to Opportunities for employment and skills training.

Economies of Scale benefits include centralized marketing and management that favor all local partner jurisdictions, simultaneously lowering unit costs for product and service purchases.

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