In 1888; a passenger freight station was built by the Baltimore and Sparrows Point Railroad on land owned by Joshua J. Turner; a local businessman. The train stop was called Turner Station; and as the nearby community grew; it took on that name. The community�s first church; St. Matthews Methodist Church; was founded in 1900; while the first public school; Turner Elementary School; was built in 1925. Adams Bar and Cocktail Lounge; an important entertainment establishment; came into being in 1933. It attracted top acts in African American music and comedy during the 1930s; 1940s; and 1950s; including Red Foxx; Pearl Bailey; and Fats Domino. Turner Station was home to individuals who made lasting contributions to the state and nation; including Dr. Joseph Thomas; physician; businessman; and diplomat; Kweisi Mfume; NAACP president; Calvin Hill; former NFL star; and Kevin Clash; puppeteer.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very Interesting ReadBy SaywaWhat an amazing history Roslyn has! The author did a great job of describing what it was like to live in Roslyn back in the late 1800s and early 1900s. I loved all the pictures and stories. We visited Roslyn a few weeks ago. and it was fun to see all the places that are documented and pictured. It made our trip even more fun. Great read!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Awesome historyBy CustomerGreat history of of a landmark town. It is very well written and aranged. There are lots of pics to go along with the stories. Must have!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A dive into a beautiful town that is rich in storiesBy Review NameTrimble has collected a lot of interesting stories about the development of Roslyn and its changing faces over the years. from coal town to setting for the television show Northern Exposure to recreational haven. I thought the book was incredibly good at drawing me into the sweeping history of Roslyn and its place in the heart of mining and railroad history of Washington.
