Quick Trip to Ellicott City #2 - Taylor's Row, Manor Hill Tavern and Tiber River

Taylor's Row, Ellicott City, Md. 

This is the second blog about our short walk through the streets of Historic Ellicott City on July 5. One of the historic buildings we looked at was actually a group of them called "Taylor's Row." We also walked by the Tiber River which flooded in 2016 and 2018.

Taylor's Row Plaque

WHAT IS TAYLOR'S ROW? - The inscription on the historic plaque reads: This row of 19th century utilitarian structures has been the architectural orphan of Ellicott City. Referred to on early maps as barns or sheds, these buildings were built between 1830 and 1870 to serve the livery trade. Because of their relative obscurity, they have been untouched and today very much resemble the original structures. They have withstood the threat of demolition and, wearing new faces, will continue to play a role in this historic community.

WHERE IS IT LOCATED? Marker is on Old Columbia Pike (Maryland Route 144) 0.1 miles from Main Street, Ellicott City, Md.

MANOR HILL TAVERN IS NOW IN THE SERIES OF BUILDINGS- Manor Hill Tavern occupies the historic Taylor’s Row in Old Ellicott City.  Built in the mid-19th Century, this iconic series of buildings initially served the livery trade of the area.  Our bar and dining areas feature original architectural elements such as exposed stone walls, barn doors, and beams.  Local artwork hangs throughout the Tavern’s many rooms and a newly commissioned mural adorns a main wall, a nod to the eclectic and vibrant artistic community of Old Ellicott City. The result is a unique and memorable atmosphere unlike any other.

Their Menu is available here.

REVITALIZING THE TIBER RIVER- When we walked by the Tiber River, we noticed it appeared wider (since it flooded over in 2016 and 2018), so we imagine it was widened on purpose to accommodate run off and prevent more flooding.

The Tiber River

WHAT IS THE TIBER RIVER? - The main Street of Old Ellicott City, Md. follows the narrow valley formed by the Tiber River, one of four tributaries that converge in Ellicott City before emptying into the Patapsco River. Many of the buildings on the lower end of the street actually straddle the stream. The history of Ellicott City is a history of harnessing the flow of water.