Gabrielle Diggs, left, and twins Braylon and Amare Nelson, right, play tug-of-war during Turner Station’s Juneteenth Party at Turner Station Park. Behind them lies Peach Orchard Cove. (Photo by Ethan Weston/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Hi, if not asking too much , would like possible photos of fleming elementary school principal Mary A Harris, school counselor Ms Roberson, peace with her , a Traumatic incident involving the fatality. Mrs Roberson was my love teacher at Fleming elementary school..Thanks for the help of finally completing a project lingering for Years..Thanks...
My family moved to Turner's Station in 1942 when my dad joined the Army in World War 2. We lived at 315 Burrway in Sollers Homes. We attended Fleming Elementary School. My older brother went to Sollers Point High school. We had one little store in Sollers Homes. It was on the right side of the tracks as you entered the development. The Stewart family owned it. They also had a store bus that drove through the neighborhood selling everything a family needed. My neighbors up the street started a taxi cab company, Shelton Cab. They not only transported passengers, but would deliver products from local stores and pharmacies for a small fee. This was a wonderful, safe place to grow up. I'll always have fond memories of this magnificent place.
I was born in Turners Station (Dundalk), in 1946. Family moved to Baltimore City in 1951-52. Currently live in Ohio. Father worked and maternal grandfather worked at Bethlehem Steel as pipe cutters. I retired from Wittenberg University in 2018 (Associate Dean of Students and Adjunct Instructor in Political Science. Address in Turner Station was 716 New Pittsburgh Ave.
There is so much great black history in Maryland. I enjoyed visiting Turner Station. My mother's family is from Cambridge, Maryland and South Baltimore, dating back before 1912. (The region near Henrietta andSharp Leaden Hall Street over the Hanover Street Bridge) My best friend's family lived in Sparrows Point and attended church in Turner's Station. Two great communities. I remember going to church in Turner Station with her family back in the 70's and 80's. Close knit God loving people. There are so many early black settlements from Baltimore to the Maryland Eastern Shore, and statewide at least 23 black settlements. The close knit families of Sparrows Point and Turner Station will never be forgotten. Turner's Station dates back to the 1880's. Most of families worked at the Steel Mills and Waterfront as Longshoreman and Stevedores. Keep sharing, preserving, and protecting true Maryland black history for future generations. Peace and Blessings.
Lived in Sollers Homes grew up there.
My great grandfather was Anthony Thomas Wilbert Thomas Sr was my father. I was raised at 109 Walnut ave still is our family home. I will always think of Turners Station as home. Mary Coleman is my 1st cousin I attended turners elementary followed by Dundalk schools. Turners Station was a great loving neighborhood that I grew up in!!!
My family move to Sollers Homes in the early 50's from NC. We lived at 130 Blainway until 1956. I attended Fleming Elementary and in the 4th grade attended the annex at 411 New Pittsburgh Lane. I remember Miss Orange as my second grade.
I also remember hauling bags of coal from the Wilson store in Sollers. The little league baseball games between Day Village, Lyon Homes, and Sollers Homes were very competitive.
I am looking for pictures of Sollers Homes!
So proud of the family foundation we enjoyed in Turner Station. Many warm memories from my early years have given me fuel for life.
The McGuire Family 541 Main street Ernest Line.born 1945 , family moved early 1960s. I resided many states& cities looking for a TURN STATION.but, TURNER STATION had it unique Banker help kids with college finance. Mr. Anthony Thomas aka Anthony's Theater... Kids 15 cents...
Born and raised until six years old in Turners.
Youngest daughter of Beaumont and Randolph Thomas. Siblings June, Randolph Jr., David, Rosalind Thomas and Haviland Merritt.
Most of all, I remember, floods, mosquitoes, Fleming Elem., Mr. Farmer’s peach trees, Miss Ella’s house salon, the candy truck, the watermelon man, and Afro Clean Block, and
Bumgartners (sodas in bottles).
We lived at 124 Fleming Drive. Next to the Sewells. Turners is part of my soul. The best part.
Hello, I am trying to reach Miss Mary Coleman. My mother's family was from Turner Station, the Flournoy's and I am trying to find some information on my grandmother, such as what would have been the schools she would have attended back I 1922 to 1925 maybe. She was 15 when she died. My mother was born in 1933. Please if someone can call me at 667 231 0875 or email me please
Turner Station is much more then , land near the water, the people and history goes far past just in words, working more the thirty yrs at Bethlehem Steel
To work besides my neighbors, to be part of Struggle to support our Families, Community and most of each other.
Beating All of the Odds to still be community today, The Large Steel Corporation was standing on Our Backs as African Americans, Our Pride was Stronger than the Steel we help to produce.
We serve our country, as Vietnam War Veteran again give 200% of the war efforts, again seeing the Raw Strength of Fighting Men only adds to Our Rich History. Today as we as Community Fighting to hold on the rich history and land has is still a Full Time requirements, Got to Love This Place Turner Station
I am a local Baltimore county historian and would be thrilled if someone could give me a call for an article I am writing. 443 717 3494 thank you
My life in TS has served me well wherever in the world I found myself. My home was at 108 Chestnut St. The most enriching learng lab throughout my life has been TS.
What a wonderful history story. My family and I moved to Turner’s Station from NY when my husband was stationed at Ft. Holabird. My second daughter was born while we lived there. My husband was sent to Vietnam where he was captured and spent 5+ years in the Hanoi Hilton. Turner’s Station became the center of attention when the media and press began interviewing me from our home at 126 Honeysuckle Court. My girls spent several years playing around Peach Orchard cove. We have fond memories of neighbors and friends who helped us through difficult years until me moved to another part of MD.
It wold be wonderful to meet again with many of our ‘old neighbors. All of you stay Blessed and thank you for keeping Turner’s Station on the map.
Thank you for sharing this article. I was born on Chestnut and the family still owns my parent's home. Great memories, lifetime friends and always HOME. TS4life!
Born at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1957, I was brought to 628 Peach Orchard Lane where I lived until August 6, 1964 when my family moved. We continued to worship under Rev Banks @ Greater St John for several years after the move. I had family that lived on Chestnut St, Pine St & a court whose name has been changed and I can't remember. I never stopped coming to the best community during my entire life. I married Michael Winston I which was another reason I couldn't stop coming 'home'! My father worked at Beth Steel until his disability in 1967. Great memories still fill my mind and heart. Truly a strong community then and now. Love my TS4LIFE!!
Thanks for sharing this, my family was one of the first families to move in Day Village. I moved away but I still call this my home.
First, congrats to Mary Coleman, Historian, who keeps Turner Station's unique story alive. This story reflects the love and support African American families had for each other and the community. Faith in God, education, being kind and helping others were the values seen and taught. I am very grateful to have had the privilege to be born and raised in Turner Station. Even today, I stay closely connected to Turner Station with the wonderful folks who are my extended family and joy.
Secondly, thank you for writing this article and acknowledging the wonderful African American town, Turner Station.
I love this article. I grew up in Turnerstation in the 60's. We lived on the 600 block of Main Street. I attended Fleming elementary school before they sent us to Logan elementary to fill their quota. My father Thomas Matthews worked for Lyons homes for almost 40 years, and did renovation work for many home owners in the area. Growing up on the water front was a adventure. The entreprenaurs, and family support make me proud to say, "I grew up here."
I appreciated this article so much. Thanks for sharing! TS4L..
Great article, so pleased environmental efforts are underway.
I remember the good times we had growing up in Turners Station.My Dad was L.A. and mom Tommie Lee Jones
603 New Pittsburgh Ave.Thanks for sharing our history.
Great history and terrific photos.
Really enjoyed the article and photos and the sense of community you captured, Ethan.
Thank you!
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Hi, if not asking too much , would like possible photos of fleming elementary school principal Mary A Harris, school counselor Ms Roberson, peace with her , a Traumatic incident involving the fatality. Mrs Roberson was my love teacher at Fleming elementary school..Thanks for the help of finally completing a project lingering for Years..Thanks...
My family moved to Turner's Station in 1942 when my dad joined the Army in World War 2. We lived at 315 Burrway in Sollers Homes. We attended Fleming Elementary School. My older brother went to Sollers Point High school. We had one little store in Sollers Homes. It was on the right side of the tracks as you entered the development. The Stewart family owned it. They also had a store bus that drove through the neighborhood selling everything a family needed. My neighbors up the street started a taxi cab company, Shelton Cab. They not only transported passengers, but would deliver products from local stores and pharmacies for a small fee. This was a wonderful, safe place to grow up. I'll always have fond memories of this magnificent place.
I was born in Turners Station (Dundalk), in 1946. Family moved to Baltimore City in 1951-52. Currently live in Ohio. Father worked and maternal grandfather worked at Bethlehem Steel as pipe cutters. I retired from Wittenberg University in 2018 (Associate Dean of Students and Adjunct Instructor in Political Science. Address in Turner Station was 716 New Pittsburgh Ave.
There is so much great black history in Maryland. I enjoyed visiting Turner Station. My mother's family is from Cambridge, Maryland and South Baltimore, dating back before 1912. (The region near Henrietta andSharp Leaden Hall Street over the Hanover Street Bridge) My best friend's family lived in Sparrows Point and attended church in Turner's Station. Two great communities. I remember going to church in Turner Station with her family back in the 70's and 80's. Close knit God loving people. There are so many early black settlements from Baltimore to the Maryland Eastern Shore, and statewide at least 23 black settlements. The close knit families of Sparrows Point and Turner Station will never be forgotten. Turner's Station dates back to the 1880's. Most of families worked at the Steel Mills and Waterfront as Longshoreman and Stevedores. Keep sharing, preserving, and protecting true Maryland black history for future generations. Peace and Blessings.
Lived in Sollers Homes grew up there.
My great grandfather was Anthony Thomas Wilbert Thomas Sr was my father. I was raised at 109 Walnut ave still is our family home. I will always think of Turners Station as home. Mary Coleman is my 1st cousin I attended turners elementary followed by Dundalk schools. Turners Station was a great loving neighborhood that I grew up in!!!
My family move to Sollers Homes in the early 50's from NC. We lived at 130 Blainway until 1956. I attended Fleming Elementary and in the 4th grade attended the annex at 411 New Pittsburgh Lane. I remember Miss Orange as my second grade.
I also remember hauling bags of coal from the Wilson store in Sollers. The little league baseball games between Day Village, Lyon Homes, and Sollers Homes were very competitive.
I am looking for pictures of Sollers Homes!
So proud of the family foundation we enjoyed in Turner Station. Many warm memories from my early years have given me fuel for life.
The McGuire Family 541 Main street Ernest Line.born 1945 , family moved early 1960s. I resided many states& cities looking for a TURN STATION.but, TURNER STATION had it unique Banker help kids with college finance. Mr. Anthony Thomas aka Anthony's Theater... Kids 15 cents...
Born and raised until six years old in Turners.
Youngest daughter of Beaumont and Randolph Thomas. Siblings June, Randolph Jr., David, Rosalind Thomas and Haviland Merritt.
Most of all, I remember, floods, mosquitoes, Fleming Elem., Mr. Farmer’s peach trees, Miss Ella’s house salon, the candy truck, the watermelon man, and Afro Clean Block, and
Bumgartners (sodas in bottles).
We lived at 124 Fleming Drive. Next to the Sewells. Turners is part of my soul. The best part.
Hello, I am trying to reach Miss Mary Coleman. My mother's family was from Turner Station, the Flournoy's and I am trying to find some information on my grandmother, such as what would have been the schools she would have attended back I 1922 to 1925 maybe. She was 15 when she died. My mother was born in 1933. Please if someone can call me at 667 231 0875 or email me please
Turner Station is much more then , land near the water, the people and history goes far past just in words, working more the thirty yrs at Bethlehem Steel
To work besides my neighbors, to be part of Struggle to support our Families, Community and most of each other.
Beating All of the Odds to still be community today, The Large Steel Corporation was standing on Our Backs as African Americans, Our Pride was Stronger than the Steel we help to produce.
We serve our country, as Vietnam War Veteran again give 200% of the war efforts, again seeing the Raw Strength of Fighting Men only adds to Our Rich History. Today as we as Community Fighting to hold on the rich history and land has is still a Full Time requirements, Got to Love This Place Turner Station
I am a local Baltimore county historian and would be thrilled if someone could give me a call for an article I am writing. 443 717 3494 thank you
My life in TS has served me well wherever in the world I found myself. My home was at 108 Chestnut St. The most enriching learng lab throughout my life has been TS.
What a wonderful history story. My family and I moved to Turner’s Station from NY when my husband was stationed at Ft. Holabird. My second daughter was born while we lived there. My husband was sent to Vietnam where he was captured and spent 5+ years in the Hanoi Hilton. Turner’s Station became the center of attention when the media and press began interviewing me from our home at 126 Honeysuckle Court. My girls spent several years playing around Peach Orchard cove. We have fond memories of neighbors and friends who helped us through difficult years until me moved to another part of MD.
It wold be wonderful to meet again with many of our ‘old neighbors. All of you stay Blessed and thank you for keeping Turner’s Station on the map.
Thank you for sharing this article. I was born on Chestnut and the family still owns my parent's home. Great memories, lifetime friends and always HOME. TS4life!
Born at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1957, I was brought to 628 Peach Orchard Lane where I lived until August 6, 1964 when my family moved. We continued to worship under Rev Banks @ Greater St John for several years after the move. I had family that lived on Chestnut St, Pine St & a court whose name has been changed and I can't remember. I never stopped coming to the best community during my entire life. I married Michael Winston I which was another reason I couldn't stop coming 'home'! My father worked at Beth Steel until his disability in 1967. Great memories still fill my mind and heart. Truly a strong community then and now. Love my TS4LIFE!!
Thanks for sharing this, my family was one of the first families to move in Day Village. I moved away but I still call this my home.
First, congrats to Mary Coleman, Historian, who keeps Turner Station's unique story alive. This story reflects the love and support African American families had for each other and the community. Faith in God, education, being kind and helping others were the values seen and taught. I am very grateful to have had the privilege to be born and raised in Turner Station. Even today, I stay closely connected to Turner Station with the wonderful folks who are my extended family and joy.
Secondly, thank you for writing this article and acknowledging the wonderful African American town, Turner Station.
I love this article. I grew up in Turnerstation in the 60's. We lived on the 600 block of Main Street. I attended Fleming elementary school before they sent us to Logan elementary to fill their quota. My father Thomas Matthews worked for Lyons homes for almost 40 years, and did renovation work for many home owners in the area. Growing up on the water front was a adventure. The entreprenaurs, and family support make me proud to say, "I grew up here."
I appreciated this article so much. Thanks for sharing! TS4L..
Great article, so pleased environmental efforts are underway.
I remember the good times we had growing up in Turners Station.My Dad was L.A. and mom Tommie Lee Jones
603 New Pittsburgh Ave.Thanks for sharing our history.
Great history and terrific photos.
Really enjoyed the article and photos and the sense of community you captured, Ethan.
Thank you!
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