reynoldstown and edgewood
Reynoldstown and Edgewood are located about 1 mile east of downtown, and were settled by freed slaves looking for work in the railroad, sawmill and timber industries after the Civil War. In the 1930s, with the decline of railroads, came the decline of the neighborhood. Reynoldstown Revitalization Corp., a nonprofit organization founded in 1989 to revitalize the neighborhood “economically, socially, physically, spiritually and culturally” has had a huge impact on the surrounding areas. RRC focuses on providing affordable housing, rehabilitating existing housing, community outreach and education, establishing new businesses. This neighborhood is a healthy mix of renovated 85+ year old craftsman style bungalows and cottages as well as much new construction that has remained true to the character and history of the neighborhood Sembler Company has recently developed the Edgewood Retail District which offers everything from big box anchors to small boutiques, restaurants, and the redevelopment of an historic building into new lofts. This is a wonderful addition to the community.
