Annotated Bibliography of Lincoln Park Materials

at the Montgomery County Historical Society Library (MCHS) and the Rockville Regional Library (MCPL-R)

Books

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

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

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. MCHS.

Oral Histories

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.

"Efforts of Lincoln Park residents to correct unsanitary conditions in their neighborhood." Sentinel. May 20, 1948.
From the Black Communities File, McMasters Papers at MCHS. Also MCPL-R.

"90% of Rail Crossing Accidents Involve Nearby Residents."
Washington Star.  May 15, 1952.
B & O Railroad opens a campaign in Maryland to reduce accidents at grade crossings. Photograph of the Lincoln Park grade crossing with flashing light safety devices.
MCHS; MCPL-R

"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.
From the Public Schools File at MCHS. Also MCPL-R.

"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.
From the Public Schools File at MCHS. Also MCPL-R.

"Lincoln Park Job Delay is Hit by Negro Leader." Sentinel. March 16, 1967.
From the Black Communities File, McMasters Papers at MCHS. Also MCPL-R.

"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.
From the Churches File at MCHS. Also MCPL-R.

"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. First services held in basement of Jerusalem M.E. Church on West Wood Lane. Recounts growth, relocation history, and membership.
MCHS.

"Rockville Responds to Demands." Unidentified newspaper clipping from Sept. 28, 1972.
From the Black Communities File, McMasters Papers at MCHS.

"College Girl's Task: Study Moves from Wheelchair to Legislature."
Sentinel. May 2, 1973.
Article describes the life and work of Sharyn R. Duffin, while living 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.
From the Biography File of MCHS. Also MCPL-R.

"Louis W. Hicks, Cabinetmaker, Dies at Age 91."
Sentinel. Oct. 17, 1974. (Biographical file at MCHS also contains a one-page typescript biography and remembrance by his daughter, Evelyn H. Gaunt.)
From the Biography Files at MCHS. Also MCPL-R.

"Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church Has Had Many Sites."
Rockville Newsletter.  April 21, 1976.
Part of a series prepared by the Heritage Committee of the Montgomery County Bicentennial Commission. Features a photograph of the church, built in 1903 on North Washington Street (now a parking lot).
From the Churches File at MCHS.

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.
MCHS, MCPL-R.

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.
MCHS.
Click here for text.

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.
MCHS.

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.
MCHS, MCPL-R.

Goldberg, Marion. "Lincoln Park."
Montgomery Sentinel.  March 20, 1980.
Lincoln Park launches a voter registration drive.  Interest in the upcoming election is high because of several controversial neighborhood issues, including the closing of automobile traffic at Frederick Avenue and the City of Rockville's decision not to build the Ashley Avenue overpass.
MCHS, MCPL-R.

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.  Photographs of the 'Frederick Ave. Closed' street sign; homes on Lincoln Avenue; Frederick Avenue street scene; Norma H. Duffin; the Frederick Avenue pedestrian bridge; and a map of Lincoln Park.
MCHS, MCPL-R.

"Old Drummer Clips Along in Rockville"
Montgomery Journal. March 19, 1982, p. C8.
Profile of barber Clinton Hicks, whose shop was on Lincoln Avenue.
MCPL-R. Click here for full text and photographs.

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.  Included are a brief history of the community, 1980 demographics, and an overview of some of the past problems.  Photographs of the Frederick Avenue footbridge and Doris Addison.
MCHS.

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.  Contains some information on the county’s first high school for black students.  Picture of a Lincoln Park town house built in 1896 for George Cooke.
MCPL-R.

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.  He details many of Lincoln Park’s grievances with the City of Rockville and forcefully urges city officials to consult with the people of Lincoln Park and together come up with concrete, corrective actions. 
MCPL-R.

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. Rockville city officials agree to study the problem and include the community in the decision making process. Photograph of a man crossing the pedestrian bridge at Frederick Ave.
MCHS, MCPL-R.

Ziebart, Eve.  "Lincoln Park Bids for a Little Respect."
Washington Post.  March 25, 1985, p. B1.
Medium-length article on 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. Photograph of Charles and Geraldine Wilson.  Photographs of Charles and Geraldine Wilson and of Lincoln Park from the pedestrian bridge at Frederick Avenue.
MCHS, MCPL-R.

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.  Provides information on the Rockville Colored Elementary School, Rockville Colored High, Lincoln High School, and Carver High School.
MCPL-R.

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.  Photographs of the pedestrian bridge at Frederick Avenue and of a police officer by the park behind the Community Center.
MCPL-R.

McGuckian, Eileen. "Landmarks of Black Life Remain."
Gazette. February 19, 1986.
MCHS.

"Hill Home Represents Black Family’s Progress."
Rockville Gazette. February 11, 1987.
Rockville Landmarks File at MCHS.

"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. Also mentions his involvement with youth of Lincoln Park and the formation of the "Black Angels Boys Club" in 1968. (The biographical file at MCHS also contains a short obituary from the Washington Post, April 24, 1987, and a funeral notice listing descendants and other relatives, as well as the program from an event about Montgomery County's black baseball players sponsored by the United Black Cultural Center on June 27, 1987.)
MCPL-R and the Biography Files at MCHS.

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.  The proposals were selected by the Lincoln Park Civic Association and presented by the state.
MCPL-R.

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.  Among the modern difficulties that threaten the community's spirit of camaraderie are the drug markets and newcomers lacking a sense of commitment to the community.  Photographs of Lucille and James Davis, Rodney Davis, and the community cemetery on Frederick Avenue.
MCHS.

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.  It is the oldest remaining high school building and the only junior high ever constructed for black students in the county.  Organizations involved in the preservation efforts are Citizens Alliance/Alumni for the Preservation of Lincoln High and Peerless Rockville. 
MCPL-R.

Masferrer, Marc.  "Gab and Groceries:  Only at Johnny's."
Montgomery Journal.  July 18, 1990.
This is a lengthy article on Johnny Chung, the past owner Johnny’s Grocery, located on North Horners Lane in Lincoln Park.  The store, owned by the Chungs since 1976, was sold earlier this month to Robert Kim, a Silver Spring resident. Photographs of the store, the Chung family, and neighborhood residents.
MCPL-R.

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.  Efforts to preserve the old Lincoln Park High School were discussed, and Marcellus Banks and Alice M. Mason were honored as Lincoln Park's oldest residents.  Photograph of Alice M. Mason.
MCHS, MCPL-R.

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. After the ceremony concluded some residents offered reminiscences of life in Lincoln Park and its proud tradition of neighbors helping neighbors.
MCHS, MCPL-R.

"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.
MCHS, MCPL-R.

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. Photograph of Nina McCowley and Jervie Mason.
MCHS, MCPL-R.

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.
MCHS.

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.
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.  Includes roll call of ministers who have served Clinton A.M.E., 1867-1992, and national A.M.E. conference officials.  Also noteworthy are samples of minutes from 1907 and 1910 member meetings.
From the Churches File at MCHS.

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

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.  Rev. James Moone, president of the county's SCLC chapter, demanded the bridge be replaced with a vehicular bridge.  Resident comments included.  Photograph of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's march led by Lynn Hampton and Melvin Howard.
MCHS, MCPL-R.

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. Includes a photo of Warrick Hill and James Offord.  Recounts attendance patterns of blacks during segregation and after the 1960 desegregation when Carver, as it was later named, closed.  Recounts Lincoln High School’s history, starting in 1927 as Rockville High School.
From Public Schools File at MCHS. Also MCPL-R.

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.
From Public Schools File at MCHS. Also MCPL-R.

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.
MCHS.

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.  Chronicles the history of education for blacks in Montgomery County up to September 1927, when the first black high school in the county opened.  Includes two photos:  Lincoln High School faculty, 1943-1944; current photo of Warrick S. Hill.
From Public Schools File at MCHS.

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.  They encouraged youngsters to set goals and urged the community to support little league baseball.
MCPL-R.

"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.  State Delegate Cheryl Kagan worked with city and community leaders to help land the grant and stated that the Lincoln Park Bridge is the most visible and painful reminder of the racial struggles we’ve had in the past.
MCPL-R.

"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. Issues range from the bridge as a symbol of community isolation to its design, safety, convenience, and finance. Photograph of the pedestrian bridge at Frederick Ave.
MCHS.

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.  As part of the activities, community authors, church leaders, educators, and athletic heroes, including former world middleweight boxing champion William Joppy, will share their stories.
MCPL-R.

"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.  The winning entry of "Unity Bridge” was submitted by Jane Pontius.  Anita Summerour expressed the hope that the planned bridge improvements would “help to unify our community with the rest of Rockville.”
MCPL-R.

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.  Photograph of the pedestrian bridge at Frederick Avenue and a small map of Lincoln Park.
MCPL-R.

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.  She is the founder of the Lincoln Park Historical Society and chairwoman of the Rockville Historical District Commission.  Photograph of Anita Neal Powell.
MCHS.

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.  The goals of the show were to introduce youth to the various career opportunities in the automotive industry and to increase voter registration in the Lincoln Park community.
MCPL-R.

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.
MCPL-R.

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.”  Photographs of Wilma and Christina Bell.
MCPL-R.

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.  The bridge, which is 17 years old, has been renamed Unity Bridge and has received a $500,000 makeover to improve its security and looks.  Lincoln Park community leaders Anita Neal Powell and Bessie Corbin comment on the bridge and the City Council efforts to involve the community in the renovations.  Photograph of the bridge.
MCPL-R.

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.  The goal of the center will be to provide a safe haven for kids, with emphasis on both education and recreation.  Photograph of Nathan Dimes, supervisor of the Lincoln Park Community Center, and Burt Hall, director of the city’s Dept. of Parks and Recreation.
MCPL-R.

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.  Photographs include the Mutual Memorial Cemetery, the Sharp Street United Methodist Church, and Winston Anderson, founder of the Sandy Spring Slavery Museum and African Art Gallery.
MCPL-R.

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.  Prior to the rainout, residents had a chance to enjoy food and games and to meet with their neighbors and local police officers to form an alliance against crime.  Article includes crime statistics for the county.  Photograph of Shalla Dimes.
MCPL-R.

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. Sharyn Duffin’s Ties that Bind shows how “seven of the original families knit the bonds of the community through marriages.” Ardell Hilliard speaks about the importance of telling descendants the stories of the original families, of the adversity they overcame and the achievements that are their heritage. MCPL-R

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. Includes photos of Clarence and Bobby Isreal at Isreal Park in the neighborhood and brother Michael on first mixed race football team at Richard Montgomery H.S. MCPL-R

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

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

De Santis, John. “Wilmington Confronts Past in Report on White Vigilantes.”
New York Times. Dec. 18, 2005.
The North Carolina General Assembly has received a draft of a commissioned report on rioting in Nov., 1898, that resulted in many deaths and ended black participation in local government until the civil rights era. The offices of the black owned newspaper, The Daily Record, that were burned by rioters and shown in photo from 1898 is the one that was owned by Henry Manly’s family. See the Hill family section of the Lincoln Park Partners’ web pages about this incident. 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

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. Manuscript collection. MCHS.

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

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

Littlefield, Gail. "Kenneth and Ethel Shelton House, 651 N. Horners Lane, Rockville, Md." Preliminary Evaluation for Historical, Architectural, or Cultural Significance, dated January 5, 2001. At http://www.ci.rockville.md.us/bcfiles/HDCcom/2001/shelton.PDF

Maryland Historical Trust. Inventory Form. 305 Lincoln Avenue.
From the Rockville Landmarks File, Houses Subfile, at MCHS. The file also contains a sketch of 305 Lincoln Avenue, the Hill House.
See also City of Rockville Historic District Commission's Staff Analysis for Historic Designation Evaluation dated September 19, 2002, at http://www.ci.rockville.md.us/bcfiles/HDCcom/2002/305Lincoln-902.pdf

Maryland Historical Trust. Inventory Form. 311 Lincoln Avenue.
From the Rockville Landmarks File, Houses Subfile, at MCHS.

Maryland Historical Trust. Inventory Form. 325 Lincoln Avenue.
At www.ci.rockville.md.us/bcfiles/HDCcom/2002/325LincolnAveMHT.PDF

Maryland Historical Trust. Inventory Form. 200 Martin's Lane.
Includes information on Claude Prather family and ties to Lincoln Park.
From the Rockville Landmarks File, Houses Subfile, at MCHS.

Maryland Historical Trust. Inventory Form. Lincoln High School .
August, 1985.
Form submitted to the Trust describing Lincoln High structure in great detail, including landscape and architectural features. Recounts history of building use.  Includes bibliography for reference at end.  7 pp.
From Public Schools File at MCHS.

McGuckian, Eileen. ACHS Summary Form. Cooke House, 302 Lincoln Avenue. February, 1979.
From the Rockville Landmarks File, Houses Subfile, at MCHS.