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The Harmon Hotel (Former Site) (Hagerstown, Maryland)

USA / Maryland / Hagerstown / Hagerstown, Maryland
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The Harmon Hotel stood here, one of more than 40 properties owned by Walter Harmon (1869-1915), a local African-American businessman who amassed a fortune in real estate.

A McGaheysville, VA native, Harmon had 10 children and 20 grandchildren. Most worked here before pursuing careers in education, medicine and business. Harmon's widow, Florence Keys Harmon, a native of Williamsport, managed this property until her passing in 1953.

When segregation shut local apartment and hotel doors; the Harmon Hotel hosted black teachers, entertainers and travelers. Their most famous guest was Willie Mays. In June 1950 the 19 year old rookie came to Hagerstown with the Trenton Giants, a New York Giants farm team, for a weekend series against the local Boston Braves farm team.

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Coordinates:   39°38'46"N   77°43'10"W

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