About this property
Calvert Hills Historic District is a national historic district in College Park, Prince George's County, Maryland. It is roughly bounded on the north by Calvert Road, on the east by the Green Line metrorail corridor (the former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad right-of-way), on the south by the northern boundary of Riverdale Park, and on the west by Baltimore Avenue (US Route 1). It does not include Calvert Park on the southeast corner. Primarily a middle-class single-family residential neighborhood, it also includes some apartment houses as well as the College Park Post Office, a contributing property at 4815 Calvert Road.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02001605. It was listed on December 23, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Calvert Hills Historic District listed on the National Register?
Calvert Hills Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Calvert Hills Historic District?
Calvert Hills Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Calvert Hills Historic District?
The period of significance for Calvert Hills Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Calvert Hills Historic District?
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