H. L. Mencken House
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| H. L. Mencken House | |
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| Location: | 1524 Hollins Rd., Baltimore, Maryland |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1883 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style(s): | Italianate |
| Designated as NHL: | July 28, 1983[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | July 28, 1983[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 83004384 |
| Governing body: | State |
H. L. Mencken House was a home of Baltimore's famous son, Henry Louis Mencken, who lived here from 1883 until his death in 1956.
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985, this Italianate brick row house at 1524 Hollins Street was the home of one of Baltimore’s most famous citizens – noted Baltimore Sun journalist and author Henry Louis Mencken lived here from 1883 until his death in 1956. Mencken wrote of his home: “I have lived in one house in Baltimore for nearly 45 years. It has changed in that time, as I have – but somehow it still remains the same.... It is as much a part of me as my two hands. If I had to leave it I’d be as certainly crippled as if I lost a leg.”[3]
After his death on January 26, 1956, his home was bequeathed to the University of Maryland. In 1983 the City of Baltimore acquired the H. L. Mencken House from the University, in exchange for the Old Pine Street Station. With period furniture, his restored second-floor office, and backyard gazebo, the H. L. Mencken House opened as part of the City Life Museums and a center for theatrical, literary and musical events. Although the City Life Museums closed in 1997, the landmark still displays a special commemorative plaque about its famous occupant. The house is currently not open to the public and now stands empty, a shuttered burden for the City of Baltimore, which plans to dispose of the property. The organization “Friends of the H. L. Mencken House” is leading efforts of several groups to redirect and expand the use of this neighborhood treasure.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1983.[1][4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b H. L. Mencken House. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-06-11.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2008-04-15).
- ^ Fecher, Charles A. Mencken: A Study of His Thought. (1978) p. 47. Alfred A. Knopf, New York
- ^ Ronald L. Andrews (April 12, 1983), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: H. L. Mencken HousePDF (32 KB), National Park Service and Accompanying 20 photos, exterior and interior, undatedPDF (32 KB)
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