The Maryland Inn (Annapolis, Maryland)

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 hotel, flatiron building, 1780s construction
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In 1712, Philemon Lloyd of a prominent family of the Maryland Eastern Shore, had a lot surveyed for him which was to be used by the drummer of the town. The drummer, an alternative to the town crier, was unique in Maryland. His duties were to convey public information through a variety of complex drumbeats. One of his duties was to call Maryland's General Assembly to session. If a member of the assembly failed to appear by the third drum roll, he was fined 100 pounds of tobacco. The drummer was also charged with keeping the town gate. The gate was to keep cattle out of town and was located one block from Church Circle on what is now West Street.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_Inns_of_Annapolis#The_Maryland_Inn
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Coordinates:   38°58'40"N   76°29'31"W
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