National Historic Landmark

Paca House and Garden

Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Listed
November 11, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000364

About this property

The William Paca House (at one time known as Carvel Hall) is an 18th-century Georgian mansion in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. Founding Father William Paca was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence and a three-term Governor of Maryland. The house was built between 1763 and 1765 and its architecture was largely designed by Paca himself. The 2-acre (8,100 m2) walled garden, which includes a two-story summer house, has been restored to its original state. The William Paca House and Garden was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971. The original one-story office and kitchen pavilions, and their connecting hyphens, were altered in the 19th century with the house's conversion to a hotel, by a second story added to the hyphens and the west wing. These changes have since been reversed, and the building approximates its original outward appearance, both inside and out.

Location

186 Prince George St.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
38.97984, -76.48750

Categories

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Paca House and Garden listed on the National Register?

Paca House and Garden was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Paca House and Garden?

Paca House and Garden is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Paca House and Garden a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Paca House and Garden has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Paca House and Garden?

The period of significance for Paca House and Garden is recorded as the industrial era.

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