National Register of Historic Places

Cathedral Hill Historic District

Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland
Listed
April 26, 1987
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
87000622

About this property

The Cathedral Hill Historic District is an area in Baltimore, Maryland. It lies in the northern part of Downtown just south of Mount Vernon. Roughly bounded by Saratoga Street, Park Avenue, Hamilton Street, and St. Paul Street, these 10 or so blocks contain some of the most significant buildings in Baltimore. The area takes its name from the Basilica of the Assumption which sits in the heart of the district. Despite the number of large religious structures in the area, the district's buildings are primarily commercial in character, with a broad collection of significant commercial structures ranging in date from 1790 to 1940. Cathedral Hill contains a mix of architectural styles from Georgian of St. Paul's Rectory to Art Deco along Charles Street. The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Cathedral Hill is within Baltimore National Heritage Area.

Location

Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland
39.29418, -76.61643

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Nearby Historic Sites

Old Roman Catholic Cathedral
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First Unitarian Church
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Questions about this property

When was Cathedral Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?

Cathedral Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Cathedral Hill Historic District?

Cathedral Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cathedral Hill Historic District?

The period of significance for Cathedral Hill Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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