Appraisal and Acquisition

The Mayor and Council of Rockville, acting as the Urban Renewal Agency, surveyed all the buildings and parcels within the area designated for development to appraise their value. These photographs and descriptions include what existed on the site as well as possible future use of the property. Images from these appraisal books show the variety of buildings, businesses, and residences that had evolved organically in downtown Rockville from its earliest days through the rapid population growth of the 20th century. Barns and parking lots, homes and apartments, and a variety of shops would all vanish for the Mid-City Project's goal of a modern commercial and residential center, including Rockville Mall.