Flat Tops Historical Reunion

[voter]

my parents have 8mm footage of the neighborhood from the late 40's early 50's , scenes of children playing and the old cars driving by. I will get it on DVD and find how to donate.

 

[Toxick]

Flat Tops Historical Reunion
Location: Lexington Park Library
Date: 6/11/2007
Time: 2 PM
Duration: 04:00

If you can share stories, knowledge or photos about Flat Tops/Lexington Manor because you lived or worked there during the 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s and 2000’s plan to attend this information gathering event and reunion.

I remember one time in '90 or '91, I spent the night with this one girl on a dare. Turns out she lived in the flat tops - but this was a double-dog dare, so I butched up and packed my jammies, paper-bag and 2-ply jimmy-hat, and made a night out of it.

I woke up at 3ish to take a leak - and use my pro-kit - and as I walked to the bathroom with the door falling off, I felt/heard something in my ear. When I got into the room, I looked into the mirror and shook my head. This texas-size cockroach slipped out of my ear canal and into the cracked sink and *shoop* down the drain it went.


I left.




Good times... good times.





I probably won't be at the reunion though.

 

[sockgirl77]

I remember one time in '90 or '91, I spent the night with this one girl on a dare. Turns out she lived in the flat tops - but this was a double-dog dare, so I butched up and packed my jammies, paper-bag and 2-ply jimmy-hat, and made a night out of it.

I woke up at 3ish to take a leak - and use my pro-kit - and as I walked to the bathroom with the door falling off, I felt/heard something in my ear. When I got into the room, I looked into the mirror and shook my head. This texas-size cockroach slipped out of my ear canal and into the cracked sink and *shoop* down the drain it went.


I left.




Good times... good times.





I probably won't be at the reunion though.

Did you ever take a dare again?

 

[sockgirl77]

Flat Tops Historical Re... 06-11-2007 04:23 PM whatsofunny?
Flat Tops Historical Re... 06-11-2007 04:19 PM
Flat Tops Historical Re... 06-11-2007 02:43 PM what's so funny about that?

I apologize to those that I offended. I realize that people are still bitter about getting booted out of da hood.

 

[Angel]

I have to agree with Chasey and maxima87 on this. I never lived in the Flat Tops, but I've heard a few stories from folks who lived there back in the day, and it seems that the neighborhood wasn't always as bad as it ended up becoming. I also learned that the Frank Knox building used to be a School back in the day and that's where the folks from Flat Tops used to attend school. I'd be interested in learning more about the history of the area.

 

[BadGirl]

I have to agree with Chasey and maxima87 on this. I never lived in the Flat Tops, but I've heard a few stories from folks who lived there back in the day, and it seems that the neighborhood wasn't always as bad as it ended up becoming. I also learned that the Frank Knox building used to be a School back in the day and that's where the folks from Flat Tops used to attend school. I'd be interested in learning more about the history of the area.

My sisters attended Frank Knox elementary school prior to the Navy taking it over. That was a very long time ago, because they are really old. Anybody remember the quanset hut Navy housing that was across Route 235 from the Flat Tops? I do.

 

[watercolor]

Only thing I see so far is this. Only a mention of a road. But I will look into it more and see what I can find.


http://plato.mdarchives.state.md.us...m?county=sm&qualifier=S&series=1252&unit=3430



I also just talked to my MIL who is from the county, born and raised, and she doesnt remember anything by that name- although she said it could have been before her time. She was born 58.

 

[BadGirl]

There used to be Houses in that field? I'd love to see some Ariel photos of the area as it was. One of my friends told me about her family farm that used to be on Pax prior to the Navy. I'd love to learn about the local history. I also learned that there was a town South of the base called Chisley Town. It seems that it must have been prior to the zoning of St. Inigoes maybe, but I couldn't find any info on it. I might not be looking hard enough. I just don't even know where to begin with research like that outside of google and if that doesn't return an answer, I usually just give up.

I'm unfamiliar with the area you call "Chisley Town", but have heard reference to an area south of LexPk, and an area where Pax now is that was called "Jarboesville".

If you want a great reference book of St. Mary's County history, I'd recommend you find a copy of this. I can't find my own copy, so will have to replace it soon.
History of St. Mary's County, Maryland 1634-1990, Regina Combs Hammett, Third printing 2000, St. Mary's County Historical Society, PO Box 212, Leonardtown, Maryland. NOTE: Highly recommended.

 

[deino2002]

I'm unfamiliar with the area you call "Chisley Town", but have heard reference to an area south of LexPk, and an area where Pax now is that was called "Jarboesville".

If you want a great reference book of St. Mary's County history, I'd recommend you find a copy of this. I can't find my own copy, so will have to replace it soon.
History of St. Mary's County, Maryland 1634-1990, Regina Combs Hammett, Third printing 2000, St. Mary's County Historical Society, PO Box 212, Leonardtown, Maryland. NOTE: Highly recommended.

They do sell a book at St. Johns Pharmacy, it may or may not be the same book but may be helpful :shrug:

 

[RoseRed]

I'm unfamiliar with the area you call "Chisley Town", but have heard reference to an area south of LexPk, and an area where Pax now is that was called "Jarboesville".

If you want a great reference book of St. Mary's County history, I'd recommend you find a copy of this. I can't find my own copy, so will have to replace it soon.
History of St. Mary's County, Maryland 1634-1990, Regina Combs Hammett, Third printing 2000, St. Mary's County Historical Society, PO Box 212, Leonardtown, Maryland. NOTE: Highly recommended.

Bay Books should carry them.

 

[BS Gal]

They are going to try to restore two old homes down there, from what I understand. People have memories. It seems like a good thing to me.

 

[Beelzebaby666]

The first place I got on my own was in Flat Tops. I miss the 400 dolla a month rent

I learned alot living in the ghetto, how to play spades, how to hide your valuables and how the po' folks

Overall, it was an educational experience

 

[sunflower]

Flat Tops Historical Reunion
Location: Lexington Park Library
Date: 6/11/2007
Time: 2 PM
Duration: 04:00

If you can share stories, knowledge or photos about Flat Tops/Lexington Manor because you lived or worked there during the 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s and 2000’s plan to attend this information gathering event and reunion. Special remarks are planned for 4 p.m. to commemorate the occasion and recall the neighborhood’s cultural heritage. With the involvement of Maryland Historic Trust and a team of folklorists, St. Mary’s County hopes to identify and document numerous aspects of life in the Flat Tops for deposit with the Maryland Historical Trust Library, Lexington Park Library, and the Patuxent Naval Air Museum. The county would like all former residents to bring photographs from the Flat Tops/Lexington Manor to be copied for possible inclusion in the project. All former residents and those who worked there are invited to attend.

Just because some ppl live in the worse of conditions doesnt make them bad ppl.. I sure hope you're never down and out and have to live like that. You shouldnt laugh at other people.. Karma is a biatch....

 

[LexiGirl75]

I can hear it now..."well I lived there once when I was on the welfare with my 4 kids. When the food stamps runned out at the end of da mont, we's just ate the cocaroaches. It was hard cause all my babies daddies is in jail so I cant gets no money to buy crack."

This will bring out some great stories. The slums of St Marys County.

Holy Shiat! I have found someone to hang out and crack up laughing with at stupid shiat!!!

 

[LexiGirl75]

The first place I got on my own was in Flat Tops. I miss the 400 dolla a month rent

I learned alot living in the ghetto, how to play spades, how to hide your valuables and how the po' folks

Overall, it was an educational experience

That's how I feel about my old stomping grounds in DC.


Oh except, I only play Uno.

 

[LexiGirl75]

I remember one time in '90 or '91, I spent the night with this one girl on a dare. Turns out she lived in the flat tops - but this was a double-dog dare, so I butched up and packed my jammies, paper-bag and 2-ply jimmy-hat, and made a night out of it.

I woke up at 3ish to take a leak - and use my pro-kit - and as I walked to the bathroom with the door falling off, I felt/heard something in my ear. When I got into the room, I looked into the mirror and shook my head. This texas-size cockroach slipped out of my ear canal and into the cracked sink and *shoop* down the drain it went.


I left.




Good times... good times.





I probably won't be at the reunion though.

You should've gone. I'm sure she was there with that son or daughter you didnt know you had. They were probably waiting for you.


J/k

 

[Beelzebaby666]

That's how I feel about my old stomping grounds in DC.
Oh except, I only play Uno.

One word girl.... TONK!

I avoid most of the people from the old neighborhood nowadays, but still, I did have a few good parties and there's something to be said for being around a bunch of people who don't have so much money that they think they're too good for anyone else.
Alot of really poor people are good people and if nothing else, they know how to have a good time better than than rich people because they make due with what they have.

 

[missperky]

Just because some ppl live in the worse of conditions doesnt make them bad ppl.. I sure hope you're never down and out and have to live like that. You shouldnt laugh at other people.. Karma is a biatch....

I'm a bad person, I used to hang out there.

 

[Beelzebaby666]

I'm a bad person, I used to hang out there.

YOu don't remember the chick who got in to a fist fight with Snowman, do you?

 

[LexiGirl75]

One word girl.... TONK!

I avoid most of the people from the old neighborhood nowadays, but still, I did have a few good parties and there's something to be said for being around a bunch of people who don't have so much money that they think they're too good for anyone else.
Alot of really poor people are good people and if nothing else, they know how to have a good time better than than rich people because they make due with what they have.

You don't have to tell me, I made my first pack of kool-aid in over 2yrs last week. Damn car gas is killing my Visa. But, I knew I was back when I took the first sip. I haven't forgotten where I came from, but I was a snob then according to some. Can you believe that?

I played spades a little when I was 10 and my grandpa was still living but after that NO ONE ever ANYWHERE has EVER given me a chance to try to play cards with them. I think a card game is just as serious as bingo but with a higher potential for violence due to the drinking that a lot of times goes with playing.

One day I will host a card game and no one better not tell me I can't play.