Tag Archive | Through the Lens of Lewis Reed
October 11, 2021  

Exploring Community Life in 20th Century MoCo

Montgomery County, 1900-1930: Through the Lens of Lewis ReedThe newest—and final—addition to Lewis Reed’s online exhibit, “Montgomery County, 1910-1930: Through the Lens of Lewis Reed” has just been published.

The landscape of turn-of-the-century Montgomery County was partially shaped by the industry and commerce that formed the center of community life outside the home. This community infrastructure included urban businesses like stores, hotels, as well as rural occupations like mills, and farms. The initiative of people working toward common goals helped establish strong cultural bonds and led to the growth and development of the community. Featured in this newly launched section are vintage photographs of many landmark businesses, historic sites, and services from early 20th century Montgomery County. This exhibit was co-developed by Blog Author, Jeanne Gartner and Montgomery History Librarian & Archivist, Sarah Hedlund.
 
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February 1, 2021  

Online Exhibit: Daily Life in 20th Century MoCo

Lewis Reed online exhibitMontgomery History has launched a new “Daily Life“ section of their recent exhibit, “Montgomery County 1900-1930: Through the Lens of Lewis Reed“. A pioneering automobile dealer and one of the most prolific photographers in Montgomery County, Maryland at the turn of the 20th century. The photographs in this newly launched section reveal how residents lived, worked, played, and went to school in Montgomery County at the turn of the 20th Century. Categories include House & Home, Social Visits, Fun & Games, Family Pets, Music, and School Days. Visit https://sites.google.com/…/lewis-reed…/daily-life and immerse yourself in hundreds of photographs of days gone by! The majority of the photos in the “Fun and Games” section are of Lewis Reed’s daughter, Mary Jane. Like many parents, he never missed a chance to take a photo of his daughter, who frequently appears in many of his photos. This exhibit was co-developed by Blog Author, Jeanne Gartner and Montgomery History Librarian & Archivist, Sarah Hedlund.

April 8, 2020  

New Online Exhibit: Early 20th Century Photo Magic

Photo MagicMontgomery History has launched a new Photo-Magic section of their recent exhibit, “Montgomery County 1900-1930: Through the Lens of Lewis Reed“. Learn about about 20th century photo editing tricks — and find out how the photo above was manipulated. The new exhibit section details how self-taught photographer and pioneering automobile dealer Lewis Reed edited photos before computers existed, using techniques like hand-tinting and double exposure. This exhibit was co-developed by Blog Author, Jeanne Gartner and Montgomery History Librarian & Archivist, Sarah Hedlund.

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Montgomery History Online Exhibit: Montgomery County 1900-1930: Through the Lens of Lewis Reed

Montgomery County, 1900-1930: Through the Lens of Lewis Reed

Opened January 7, 2020
Curated by Jeanne Gartner and Sarah Hedlund

Discover Montgomery County in the early 20th century through the remarkable photography of Lewis Reed, founder of Reed Brothers Dodge. An avid photographer and pioneering automobile dealer, Reed documented the region during his motorcycle journeys across Maryland, capturing the transformation of transportation, daily life, recreation, and community scenes from 1900 to 1930. His photographs offer an intimate window into the people, places, and moments that defined the county and shaped broader American history.

This online exhibition was carefully curated by Jeanne Gartner, granddaughter of Lewis Reed and co-owner of Reed Brothers Dodge, in collaboration with Sarah Hedlund, Archivist and Librarian at Montgomery History. Jeanne’s curatorial vision was instrumental in organizing these photographs into thematic galleries that illuminate Reed’s artistic legacy and documentary purpose, from the evolution of transportation and leisure pursuits to innovative photographic techniques and local economic growth.

Together, these images form a vital portrait of Montgomery County over a century ago, revealing Lewis Reed’s deep appreciation for his community and his enduring commitment to preserving its history for future generations.

View the full exhibition online: https://sites.google.com/view/lewis-reed-photography/home