Publications/Videos
Publications
Take a Historic Walking Tour and Explore Historic Rockville
Paper copies of the Historic Walking Tour brochure are available for free from the Historic Preservation Office at City Hall.Rockville: Portrait of a City - Book Order Form (pdf)
In this engaging book on Rockville's history, author Eileen McGuckian paints a vibrant portrait of the rural crossroads that was destined to become a thriving American city. Years of researching the town's history and a familiarity with the the hearts of its citizens shine in McGuckian's narrative, which enlivens the events, trends, tragedies, and triumphs of generations of Rockvillians. Special highlight articles feature prominent people and places and extensive appendices contain further insight into the city's chronology, origins of street names, and local government. More than 200 images offer a glimpse into Rockville's past and present..." Hillsboro Press, 2001. Available at City Hall for $42.95.Recommended Architectural Design Guidelines for the Exterior Rehabilitation of Buildings in Rockville's Historic Districts
This book was adopted by the Historic District Commission to inform owners of the types of work that are encouraged and discouraged for historic buildings. It provides guidance on alterations to windows, doors, porches, streetscapes, roofs and other building components. It is available for free from the Historic Preservation Office at City Hall.Lincoln Park Coloring Book (.pdf)
Videos
Rockville History
Take an armchair tour of Rockville from 1801 to 1850 with the VHS video “Exploring Rockville’s Past” produced by the City of Rockville Channel 11 staff. The 25-minute program follows the 1801-1850 walking tour book to 16 sites that tell stories of people, families, and life in early Rockville through narration and photographs. The video is $10 and comes with the tour booklet. It can be purchased at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall.