Dumbarton Historic District
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Dumbarton Historic District | |
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| Nearest city | Pikesville, Maryland |
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| Coordinates | 39°22′36.95″N 76°42′36.93″W / 39.3769306°N 76.7102583°WCoordinates: 39°22′36.95″N 76°42′36.93″W / 39.3769306°N 76.7102583°W |
| Area | 200 acres (81 ha) |
| Built | 1924-1956 |
| Governing body | Private |
| NRHP Reference # | 09001172[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 30, 2009 |
Dumbarton Historic District is a national historic district in Pikesville, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The suburban subdivision features curvilinear streets, generously sized lots, and naturalistic landscaping that generally reflect design principles associated with Frederick Law Olmsted. These features characterized the Roland Park Company’s seminal developments. Many of subdivision's original residents were prominent Jewish merchants and industrialists, most of whom were of German descent.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register of Historic Places". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 12/28/09 THROUGH 12/31/09. National Park Service. 2010-01-08.
- ↑ Maryland Historical Trust: Listing for Dumbarton Historic District
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