Sources and Continued Reading

Libros

Brown, Lillian B. and Nina H. Clarke. History of the Black Public Schools of Montgomery County, Maryland 1872-1961. New York: Vantage Press, 1978. Available at Montgomery History.

Clarke, Nina H. History of the Nineteenth-Century Black Churches in Maryland and Washington, D.C. New York: Vantage Press, 1983. Available at Montgomery History.

Greenhouse, Lisa A. and Eileen S. McGuckian. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Rockville: A Guide Rockville, Maryland, in the 1920’s. Rockville, Maryland: Peerless Rockville Historic Preservation, Ltd., 1996. Available at Montgomery History.

McGuckian, Eileen S. Rockville: Retrato de una ciudad. Franklin, TN:Hillsboro Press, 2001. Available at Montgomery History.

Rockville Historic Buildings Catalog. Rockville: City of Rockville, 2011.

Historias orales

Bell, Wilma S. Interview, 2004, Transcript and tape. Peerless Rockville.

Carey, Willie Mae. Interview, 1983 with Violet Isreal. Abstract and tape. Peerless Rockville.

Corbin, Bessie Hill. Interview, 2004. Transcript and tape. Peerless Rockville.

Hill, Mabel. Interview by Bridget Bolcik. April 5, 1976. Transcript and tape. MCHS, Peerless Rockville.

Isreal, Bobby. Interview, 2004. Transcript and tape. Peerless Rockville.

Isreal, Violet. Interview, 1983 with Willie Mae Carey. Abstract and tape. Peerless Rockville.

Wood, William. Interview by Nadine J. Woodrick. July 25, 1977. Transcript in biography file. MCHS. Tape at Peerless Rockville.

Documents

Certificate of Title of Lincoln Park and First Addition Thereto Belonging to William W. Welsh, Rockville, Maryland. Pages 34 – 37 in Title Notes, ledger of Clifford H. Robertson, Attorney-at-Law, Rockville, Maryland. Available at Montgomery History.

Drawing, undated, from the Peerless Rockville Calendar, of 606 Horners Lane.
From the Rockville Landmarks File, Houses Subfile, available at Montgomery History.

Drawing, undated, from the Peerless Rockville Calendar, of 303 Lincoln Avenue.
From the Rockville Landmarks File, Houses Subfile, available at Montgomery History.

Littlefield, Gail. “Kenneth and Ethel Shelton House, 651 N. Horners Lane, Rockville, Md.” Preliminary Evaluation for Historical, Architectural, or Cultural Significance, dated January 5, 2003.

Bunow, Miriam. 305 Lincoln Avenue. The Reuben Hill House.

Fondo Histórico de Maryland. Inventory Forms on: 311 Lincoln Avenue, 325 Lincoln Avenue, 200 Martin’s Lane, Lincoln High School. 

McGuckian, Eileen. ACHS Summary Form. Cooke House, 302 Lincoln Avenue. February, 1979.

“The History of Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church.” Undated; probably circa 1970. One sheet.
Recounts history of the church, beginning with its founding on May 29, 1867, and a list of its founding members, available at Montgomery History.

Harris, Jonice S. and Nadine J. Woodrick. “Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church Celebrates Black History Month by Remembering the Past! Rejoicing in the Present! Looking Forward to the Future!” Pamphlet from February, 1992, available at Montgomery History
Features highlights of the church’s history; includes three programs presented during February 1992: The Black Church, Blacks in the School and Community, and The Black Family.

Duffin, Sharyn R. and Alonzo N. Smith. Gibbs v. Broome: Rockville’s Place on the Road to Brown v. Board Of Education. The Montgomery County Story. Vol. 62 No.2. Winter, 2020. School principal William B. Gibbs, with Thurgood Marshall as one of his lawyers, sued for equal pay for black educators in 1936.In-depth research presented about the crucial but generally unrecognized role of the Rockville proceedings and of the community struggle for social justice.

Articles through 1979 (available at Montgomery History)

“Efforts of Lincoln Park residents to correct unsanitary conditions in their neighborhood.” Sentinel. May 20, 1948.

“90% of Rail Crossing Accidents Involve Nearby Residents.” Washington Star. May 15, 1952.

“End of an Era Nears With Lincoln Closing.” Sentinel. April 24, 1958.
By the late 1950s, Lincoln High School became Lincoln Junior High. This article recounts the site’s history, the condition of the building at the time of its closing, the difficulties of busing black students from throughout the county to one site. Includes photo of industrial arts teacher John E. Swanson with students Elaine Page and Thelma Snowden.

“Only Negro Junior High Closed Down.” Sentinel. June 26, 1958.
A brief news report about the the Lincoln’s closure features a photo of Dr. L.S. Monk, principal, who was transferred as vice-principal to Sligo Junior High School.

“Lincoln Park Job Delay is Hit by Negro Leader.” Sentinel. March 16, 1967.

“Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church Celebrates Centennial Anniversary.” Sentinel. May 23, 1968.
A recounting of the church’s location changes through the years, with information on Centennial events and a special service. Photo of Rev. Kermit J. DeGraffenreidt in sanctuary at 814 Westmore Avenue.

“College Girl’s Task: Study Moves from Wheelchair to Legislature.” Sentinel. May 2, 1973.
Article describes the life and work of Sharyn R. Duffin with grandmother, Mabel A. Hill in Lincoln Park, following her bout of spinal meningitis confining her to a wheelchair. Details the efforts for legislation on behalf of the neighborhood and the Lincoln Park Community Center.

“Louis W. Hicks, Cabinetmaker, Dies at Age 91.” Sentinel. Oct. 17, 1974. (Biographical file at Montgomery History also contains a one-page typescript biography and remembrance by his daughter, Evelyn H. Gaunt.)

“Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church Has Had Many Sites.” Rockville Newsletter. April 21, 1976.

Eisman, Amy. “Lincoln Park: Black Community Keeps Its Roots in a Transient County.” Montgomery Sentinel. July 28, 1977, p. B1.
Long article on Lincoln Park’s past and present as told by some of its long-time residents. Photographs of Rodney, Bernard Gaunt, Evelyn Gaunt, Erky Johnson, Johnny Chung, and Suzy Chung.

Duffin, Sharyn. “Lincoln Park Historic District.”
Pages 37-38 of A Study of Historic Sites in the Metropolitan Washington Regions of Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland Importantly Related to the History of Afro-Americans. Washington, DC: Afro-American Institute for Historic Preservation and Community Development, August 1978.

Duffin, Sharyn; Dwyer, Michael; and McGuckian Eileen. “ACHS Summary Form: Lincoln Park.” Sugarloaf Regional Trails. June 1979.
Contains a description of the physical appearance of Lincoln Park, including the land, housing and architecture. Also contains information on the origins and early history of Lincoln Park.

Cranford, John R. “Lincoln Park Citizens Deserve Better.” Montgomery Sentinel. November 1, 1979.
Editorial on the closing of street access to Lincoln Park in order to accommodate Metro’s construction schedule. Urges citizens of Lincoln Park to pressure city officials to delay the closing of Frederick Avenue, provide bus service, and reconsider building a vehicle overpass.

Articles through 1990 (available at Montgomery History)

Goldberg, Marion. “Lincoln Park.” Montgomery Sentinel. March 20, 1980.
Lincoln Park launches a voter registration drive.

Reisner, Rami. “Rockville’s ‘Berlin Wall’: Subway Puts Blacks on the Wrong Side of Tracks.” Washington Post. September 7, 1981.
Article discusses how the Metrorail tracks and the city’s failure to build a vehicular bridge at Ashley Avenue have isolated Lincoln Park and caused hardships for its residents.

“Old Drummer Clips Along in Rockville” Montgomery Journal. March 19, 1982, p. C8.
Profile of barber Clinton Hicks, whose shop was on Lincoln Avenue.

Forden, Sara. “Apathy, Mixed Reactions Greet Plan for Lincoln Park.” Gazette. September 23, 1982.
Article on the efforts of the city and community to forge a Neighborhood Plan for Lincoln Park.

McGuckian, Eileen. “Lincoln Park Among First Black Real Estate Ventures.” Rockville Gazette. February 27, 1985, p. B5.
Article gives the history of Lincoln Park from its beginnings in 1891, when William Wallace Welch purchased 8.06 acres of land, to the present black community of over 300 households.

Nix, Roscoe. “Lincoln Park Needs Some Victories.” Montgomery Sentinel. March 1, 1985, p. 11.
This is a lengthy letter to the editor from Roscoe Nix, President of the Montgomery County NAACP.

Lightfoot, Regina. “Lincoln Park Bridge Blamed for Long Walks.” Montgomery Journal. March 12, 1985, p. A3.
Residents of the Lincoln Park Community complain the pedestrian bridge at Frederick Ave. is inconvenient to use.

Ziebart, Eve. “Lincoln Park Bids for a Little Respect.” Washington Post. March 25, 1985, p. B1.
Lincoln Park’s history of difficulties with both the city and county governments. Discusses the factors which have caused the community to be largely ignored and never championed.

McGuckian, Eileen. “Lincoln High: A Landmark in Black Education.” Rockville Gazette. September 11, 1985, p. B5.
An article which gives a brief history of Black public education in Montgomery County from 1872 to 1958.

De Zube, Dona. “The Battle for the Streets of Lincoln Park.” Montgomery Sentinel. October 24, 1985.
Lengthy article on the efforts to drive drug dealers out of Lincoln Park and on the tensions which have been created within both the community and the police department.

McGuckian, Eileen. “Landmarks of Black Life Remain.” Gazette. February 19, 1986.

“Hill Home Represents Black Family’s Progress.” Rockville Gazette. February 11, 1987.

“Family Buries Big Man Named ‘Pint.’” Journal. April 20, 1987.
Gives details of Charles Clarence Isreal’s baseball career, beginning in 1930 in Rockville and eventually on the Newark Eagles of the Negro National League.

Schwartz, David. “Lincoln Park Plans Advance.” Rockville Gazette. March 30, 1988, p. 1.
Four proposals for providing access from Lincoln Park to Route 355 were presented to the Rockville mayor and council.

Richardson, Valerie. “Lincoln Park Struggles to Retain Heritage in Face of Modern Woes.” Washington Times. May 9, 1988.
Gives a brief history of the community and some of the oldest families who can trace their Lincoln Park roots back to the 1890’s.

McGuckian, Eileen. “Built for Black Students, Lincoln is Oldest Remaining High School.” Rockville Gazette. September 20, 1989, p. B2.
Article discusses efforts to preserve Lincoln High School on Stonestreet Avenue as a landmark of Montgomery County’s black educational history.

Masferrer, Marc. “Gab and Groceries: Only at Johnny’s.” Montgomery Journal. July 18, 1990.
Article on Johnny Chung, the past owner Johnny’s Grocery, located on North Horners Lane in Lincoln Park.

Masferrer, Marc. “Lincoln Park Kindles a Light.” Montgomery Journal. March 5, 1990.
During the Lincoln Park 99th Anniversary Celebration, community ministers and leaders encouraged residents to take pride in their community, its history and sense of family.

Articles through 2000 (available at Montgomery History)

Phelps, Mary-Ellen. “Lincoln Park Celebrates its 100th Anniversary.” Montgomery Journal. February 11, 1991.
Lincoln Park marked its hundredth anniversary with speeches, government proclamations and songs by soloists Jack Green and Brenda Shelton.

“Lincoln Park.” Montgomery Journal. February 19, 1991.
Brief note on the Lincoln Park centennial celebration, along with information on the first appearance of the Lincoln Park name in county records.

Hamblen, Matt. “100th Birthday Bash: Rockville Neighborhood Celebrates Its Heritage.” Montgomery Journal. July 1, 1991.
Hundreds of people attended the weekend celebration of Lincoln Park’s 100th anniversary. Activities included a two-hour parade, picnicking, pony rides, gospel singing and tours of the community.

Numi, Joy. “Lincoln Park Residents Celebrate a Proud Century.” Gazette. July 3, 1991.
A brief history of the community is presented along with the community’s largely successful efforts to oust drug dealers and increase neighborhood safety.

Beck, Jo. “A Step Back in Time: Haiti, Lincoln Park.” Gazette. Apr 7, 1993.

Dewey, Jeanne. “Marchers Renew Call to Tear Down Bridge.” Montgomery Journal. August 27, 1993.
About 150 members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference marched through the Lincoln Park community protesting the pedestrian bridge at Frederick Avenue.

Susi, Anita. “All-Black School’s Class of 1945 Prepares for Its 50th Reunion With a Yearbook Called a ‘History in Words and Pictures.’” Journal. November 24, 1993.
Lincoln High’s Class of 1945 did not have a yearbook at the time of graduation, so one was made for its fiftieth reunion.

Susi, Anita. “Groups Fear Fate of School.” Journal. November 9, 1994.
About Lincoln Junior High School. Includes photo of the old Lincoln High School, 595 N. Stonestreet Avenue. Describes objections of United Black Cultural Center and NAACP to the building’s tenant, a church, over structure’s fate.

Beadle, Andrew D. “Residents Want City to Renovate Lincoln Park Foot Bridge.” Gazette. November 6, 1996.
Lincoln Park Residents see the Frederick Avenue footbridge as ugly, unsafe, inconvenient, and a symbol of isolation. The community wants the City of Rockville to make improvements on the bridge with city funds, not community funds.

Hill, Warrick S. “The Challenge of Educating Black Youth: The Way It Was Back Then.” Montgomery Times. February 1997.
A personal essay which features excerpts from a book in progress, “Before Us Lies the Timber,” a project of members of the Lincoln High School Class of 1945.

Beadle, Andrew D. “Baseball Was Their Life.” Rockville Gazette. March 5, 1997.
As part of the Lincoln Park Historical Society’s 20th anniversary celebration, Gordon Hopkins and Russell Awkard told of their lives in the Negro Baseball League and how they traveled to Lincoln Park to play with the legendary Isreal Brothers, Clarence and Elbert.

“City Gets State Grant for Lincoln Park Foot Bridge.” Rockville Gazette. April 30, 1997.
The City of Rockville received a $50,000 state grant for improvements to the pedestrian bridge in Lincoln Park.

“Bridge History and Issues.” Quirks. July-August 1997.
Short article that gives a concise history of the controversial pedestrian bridge linking Lincoln Park and Route 355.

Beadle, Andrew D. “Lincoln Park to Celebrate its People, Heritage.” Rockville Gazette. August 27, 1997.
Lincoln Park is celebrating both the 106th anniversary of the community and the 20th anniversary of the Lincoln Park Historical Society.

“Judges Choose ‘Unity Bridge’.” Rockville Gazette. November 26, 1997.
Lincoln Park residents Robert Lewis Jr., Bess Corbin, and Anita Summerour served as judges of the city’s name-the-bridge contest.

Duggan, Paul. “Lincoln Park Resents Its Separation.” Washington Post. December 26, 1997, p. D1.
Anita Summerour and Ardell Shirley, vice president and president of the Lincoln Park Civic Association, discuss the community’s feelings of isolation and resentment caused by the city’s decision not to build a traffic bridge over the Metro and railroad tracks that separate Lincoln Park from the rest of Rockville.

Wexler, Ellyn. “Lincoln Park: A Lady’s Labor of Love.” Montgomery Gazette. 1998.
The efforts of Anita Neal Powell to research and preserve the history of Lincoln Park are discussed.

James, Candance. “Lincoln Park’s First Car Show Achieves Two Important Goals.” Rockville Gazette. September 23, 1998.
In an effort to give something back to their community, Frank Wade and Melvin “Smacks” Hall organized a Car Show in Lincoln Park.

Subramanya, Manju. “City Offers Solution to Stem Lincoln Park Drainage Problems.” Rockville Gazette. November 25, 1998.
For decades, some residents of Lincoln Park have experience flooding in their homes and yards. The city is now offering several programs to help alleviate these problems, and next year the city will begin work on the drainage problems at the Isreal Park ballfield.

Bell, Wilma and Bell, Christina. “Mother and Daughter Reflect on One of Montgomery’s Oldest Black Communities — Lincoln Park.” African American Times. May 14, 1999.
Article features a bittersweet look at Lincoln Park’s history and the community’s willingness to “pursue positive changes in order to preserve the values of the past and a place in a new age.”

Subramanya, Manju. “Unity Offers New Chance at Bridging City’s Gaps.” Rockville Gazette. September 15, 1999, p. A4.
The pedestrian bridge at Frederick Avenue will be dedicated by the Rockville City Council on Sunday.

Subramanya, Manju. “Renovations on the Way for Lincoln Park Center.” Rockville Gazette. January 5, 2000, p. A4.
Renovations have begun on Lincoln Park’s Community Center. These include a 3000- square-foot addition, a computer center, an expanded day care center, and a police department substation.

Ruben, Barbara. “Hidden Roots.” Washington Post. March 30, 2000.
The efforts of Anita Neal Powell and the Lincoln Park Historical Society to research and preserve black history in Montgomery County are discussed, and information is given on the Society’s bus tours to black history sites in the county.

Pope, Clementina. “Storm Plays a Role in Night Out.” Rockville Gazette. September 8, 2000, p. A1.
Lincoln Park’s National Night Out festivities were cut short with the arrival of a furious thunderstorm.

Articles through 2020

Pope, Clementina. “In Lincoln Park, a Battle over Land.” Rockville Gazette. Apr. 25, 2001. p. A1.
Residents seeking to protect the character of the neighborhood protest the expansion of Mt. Calvary Church at meetings with county and city officials. MCPL-R

Bathen, Effie. “African American History Mapped for Montgomery.” Rockville Gazette. June 6, 2001.
Anita Neal Powell creates map of 200 years of African American history in Montgomery County with over 150 sites and attractions.

Kelderman, Eric. “Project Highlights Lincoln Park’s Proud Heritage.” Rockville Gazette. Feb. 20, 2002. p. A15.
The Lincoln Park Partners Project is described as a research base and inspiration for students interested in African American history.

Kelderman, Eric. “A Time to Heal?: Neighborhood Looks for Reconciliation with Church.” Rockville Gazette. April 17, 2002. p. A1.
Residents of Lincoln Park and East Rockville oppose Mount Calvary church expansion. All concerned work toward a revision of plans. MCPL-R

Kelderman, Eric. “Lincoln Park, East Rockville to be Focus of City Meetings.” Rockville Gazette. May 8, 2002. p. A4.
City officials meet with residents to discuss the Neighborhood Plan which describes the long-term plans for land use, zoning, traffic, housing and redevelopment. MCPL-R

Davenport, Dianne. “Preservationists Target Rockville, Olney Sites.” Rockville Gazette. June 19, 2002. p. A7.
The Lincoln Park subdivision is identified as a “most endangered site” by Montgomery Preservation Inc. in part due to the pressures for redevelopment. MCPL-R

Schulte, Brigid. “Prominent Pasts, Fragile Futures.” “Stores, Homes and a Boundary Stone.” Washington Post. July 3, 2003. Montgomery Extra, p. 16.
Includes a photo of Lincoln High School in an article about eleven sites on preservationists’ list of most endangered sites in Montgomery County. MCPL-R

Hruz, Judy. “Members Appointed to Serve on Lincoln Park Advisory Group.” Rockville Gazette. July 10, 2002.
Rockville City council appoints 16 residents to serve on the Lincoln Park Neighborhood Plan Advisory Group, which will be working on the redevelopment of the North Stonestreet area and the public housing complex in Lincoln Park.

Duck, Michael. “Putting African-American History on the Map.” Rockville Gazette. Sept. 10, 2003. p. A1.
Anita Powell of the Lincoln Park Historical Foundation/Society helps groups around the state collect and document African American history. MCPL-R

Notes column. “Saving the Past for the Future.” Rockville Gazette. Feb. 25, 2004. p. A4.
The Lincoln Park Civic Association, Peerless Rockville, and the city of Rockville join to consider the process for national historic designation for the neighborhood. MCPL-R

Barton, Noelle. “Erasing the Line: Brown vs. Board of Education Ushered in a New Era–Starting with Schools.” Rockville Gazette. May 12, 2004. p. A1.
The Isreal family of Lincoln Park is interviewed as part of the retrospective look at integration fifty years after the Brown decision.

Cummings, Maizie, Terry Lachlin, Sharyn Duffin, Dale Pastor. “Past Meets Future in Lincoln Park.” Heritage Matters: the National Park Service Journal. June, 2004. p. 16. . MCPL-R Vertical File.

Jones, Mark. “A Treasury of Artifacts of Black Life: Germantown Center to Aid in Research.” Washington Post. Feb. 26, 2005. Montgomery Extra, p. 3.
Anita Neal Powell of the Lincoln Park History Foundation and Society opens the Leroy E. Neal African American Research Center with a collection of artifacts about African American history for researchers. MCPL-R

Barton, Noelle. “Preserving Lincoln Park’s Legacy.” Rockville Gazette. July 20, 2005. p. A1.
Wilma Bell, of the Shelton family, is featured and photographed as an activist in the effort to replace public housing in the neighborhood with new construction that will result in more stability for the neighborhood. The fourth generation resident spoke about new houses, which will be called “Legacy at Lincoln Park.” MCPL-R

Barton, Noelle. “Rockville Ponders First Conservation District for Lincoln Park Community.” Rockville Gazette. July 27, 2005. p. A5.
The Lincoln Park Community Preservation Commission presents an alternative plan for conserving neighborhood heritage sites that differs from the Historic District Commission’s plan for the designation of a historic district. MCPL-R

Barton, Noelle. “Stonestreet Gets Desired Density. No Help for Lincoln High.” Rockville Gazette. Jan. 4, 2006.
Residents of Lincoln Park are pleased with the density in plans for the development of North Stonestreet. However, the status of the Lincoln High School building, which is being used as a church by Rev. Rodney Davis, is in question. MCPL-R

Jain, Aruna. “Black Groups Host Town Hall Meeting; New Candidates to Discuss County.” Washington Post. May 18, 2006. p. T3.

Lenhart, Jennifer. “Residents Step Closer to Saving Community; Council to Cast 1st Vote on Lincoln Park Plan.” Washington Post. Dec. 7, 2006. p. T3.

Parish, Warren. “Ribbon Cutting In Lincoln Park.” Rockville Gazette. Oct. 10, 2007.

Crisostomo, Contessa. “Lincoln Park celebrates its ‘Legacy.’” Rockville Gazette. Oct. 17, 2007.

Dutton, Audrey. “Rockville: Lincoln Park’s New Legacy.” Washington Post. Oct, 18, 2007. p. T5.

Brachfield, Melissa J. “Ideas plentiful at African American forum.” Rockville Gazette. Oct. 24, 2007.

Hruz, Judy. “A Sunday celebration: Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Rockville celebrates Leon Grant’s 20th anniversary.” Rockville Gazette. Nov. 7, 2007.

Letter from Lucinda Hall. “City should value needs of all residents.” Rockville Gazette. Jan. 9, 2008.

Davis, Janet, Meghan Tierney, and C. Benjamin Ford. “In the county, racism cast different shadows.” Rockville Gazette, Apr. 2, 2008.

Crisostomo, Contessa. “Office building in works for Lincoln Park site: but neighbors are conflicted over use of long-controversial land.” Rockville Gazette. Sept. 3, 2008.

Chadwick, Melissa. “Family to be featured on TV’s ‘Extreme Makeover’: Jackson family of 15 received new home.” Rockville Gazette. Sept. 26, 2008.

Crisostomo, Contessa. “Some say Obama’s win is a dream come true.” Rockville Gazette. Sept. 26, 2008.

Chrisostomo, Contessa. “Newcomers stake claim in Lincoln Park.” Rockville Gazette. Dec. 17, 2008.

Moore, Marcus and Susan Singer-Bart. “Upcounty school named for Gibbs Jr.: Name should honor county icon, board members say.” Rockville Gazette. May 6, 2009.

Stanford, Amy. “Lincoln Park: Historic, diverse and down-to-earth.” Washington Examiner. Aug. 6, 2009. p. 41.

Farr, Alix. “Lincoln Park property reviewed by City of Rockville.” The Montgomery County Sentinel. Oct. 8, 2009.
Possible demolition of the historically significant house at 224 Elizabeth Ave. is debated.

Carrick, Nathan. “Council Delays Renovations…. Lincoln Park house earns historic designation.” Rockville Gazette. Oct. 28, 2009.
Unanimous vote designates 224 Elizabeth Avenue as historic.

Carrick, Nathan. “Second Hall of Fame ceremony adds 21 members.” Gazette. Nov. 4, 2009
Donald Davis, who grew up in Lincoln Park, formed the Hall of Fame as a way for young people to find role models in their community.
Rockville

Nourmohammadi, Nesa. “Pedestrians can trace African American heritage.” Gazette. February 17, 2010.
Walking tour in Rockville offers 18 stops that focus on strong black community history.

Nourmohammadi, Nesa. “Walking tour celebrates black history in Rockville.” Washington Post. February 25, 2010.

Nourmohammadi, Nesa. “City’s history extends back centuries.” Gazette. March 24, 2010.
Area now known as Rockville has always been a major crossroads.

“Rockville youth advocate wants young people to see life beyond their neighborhoods.” Gazette. November 23, 2010.
Foundation of Youth works with troubled teens at the Lincoln Park Comminity Center.

Liu, Mimi. “Montgomery’s human rights office to head up civil rights bus tour in spring.” Gazette. January 11, 2011.
The event was co-sponsored by Montgomery County Public Schools, the African American Employees Association, the Lincoln park Historical Foundations and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

Nourmohammadi, Nesa. “Manna Food Center to close Rockville site, increase hours elsewhere in county.” Gazette. March 9, 2011.
Influx of clients in Long Branch and Gaithersburg sites prompt change in services in Lincoln Park.

“Rockville offers wireless Internet at most city gathering spots.” Gazette. April 19, 2011.
Lincoln Park Community Center is among facilities offering wireless service.

Norris, Sean Paatrick. “Potomac developer sues Rockville for $750K.” Gazette. May 25, 2011.
Company says city, officials, hampered plans for property adjacent to Lincoln Park.

Arias, Jeremiah. “Reunion of County’s segregated high school stirs memories.” Gazette. August 17, 2011.
Many credit perseverance and excellent teachers for helping overcome obstacles.

Hall, Lucinda. “Remembering Rockville Man who died as prisoner of war in Korea.” Gazette. November 8, 2011.
Community contributor writes what Veterans Day means to her.

Bryant, Alison. “A call to conserve: Residents consider ways to preserve West End.” Gazette. May 23, 2012.
Since 2008, Lincoln Park has been designated a “conservation district” to protect against drastic change and industrial development.

Gazette Staff. “Lincoln Park celebrates community at annual celebration.” Gazette. August 8, 2012.
121st celebration of community co-sponsored by the Lincoln Park Historical Foundation, the city of Rockville and the County Office of Human Rights with a theme of encouraging interactions between fathers and sons.

Bui, Lynn. “Reunion draws Montgomery students who attended segregated schools.” Many recall teachers who ‘made the most of what they had.’

McEwan, Peggy. “Church tour finds religion in historic spaces: ‘Community Cornerstones’ booklet includes 21 congregations.” With photo of Sunday school classes of Jerusalem United Methodist Church in Rockville, circa 1955 from Peerless Rockville Historic Preservation, Ltd.
Gazette and Washington Post. October 17, 2012.

Waibel, Elizabeth. “Rockville’s Lincoln Park community looks back on 122 years. “Residents of the historic neighborhood and other guests enjoyed activities and a cookout at the Lincoln Park Community Center and Isreal Park in Rockville. An event organized by the Lincoln Park Historical Foundation. Gazette. July 10, 2013.

Rockville Reports. “Wilma Shelton Bell Park Renaming.” Lincoln Terrace Park renamed in remembrance of community activist and civic leader Wilma Shelton Bell. January, 2016. Also see video coverage of the event.

Straight, Susan. “Tradition, growth in a historic enclave.” Neighborhood history and interviews with new residents and descendants of original families. Washington Post. p. E2. December 12, 2020. MCPL-R