On August 19, 1845, the Independent Hose Company No. 1, of Frederick, bought a lot on West Church Street from Lawrence J. Brengle, extending half way back to Patrick Street. On August 19, 1961, The Evening Sun of Baltimore carried a story about historic (1834) wallpaper which had been removed from a home in Thurmont and donated to The White House. In October 1961 that wallpaper was installed in the Diplomatic Reception Room, upon the consent of Mrs. John F. Kennedy, where it remains today. John W. Ashbury [email protected]