National Register of Historic Places

Takoma Avenue Historic District

Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland
Listed
December 15, 2004
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
04001353

About this property

The Takoma Avenue Historic District is a national historic district located at Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland. The homes feature mid-century modern design. All five houses were constructed in 1951, are identical in their layout and construction, and were designed by Charles M. Goodman. In Goodman's parlance, the house was titled "Unit House No. 1-2L" (presumably, Unit No. 1 with two levels). The houses exhibit the "open floor plan", walls of glass, natural light, cathedral and cantilever ceilings, prominent brick fireplace, cedar wood paneling that was characteristic of all of Goodman's modernist work. This flexible plan facilitated a more casual style of living, and responded to the changing status of women by integrating the kitchen area into the activities of the household. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Location

7906,7908,7910,7912,7914 Takoma Ave.
Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland
38.98852, -77.01778

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Skirmish at Fort Stevens July 11-12 1864
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Fort Stevens Bombardment
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When was Takoma Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?

Takoma Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Takoma Avenue Historic District?

Takoma Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Takoma Avenue Historic District?

The period of significance for Takoma Avenue Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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