National Register of Historic Places

Takoma Park Historic District

Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland
Listed
July 15, 1976
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
76001008

About this property

The Takoma Park Historic District is a national historic district in Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland. The district area was platted in 1883 by developer Benjamin Franklin Gilbert, and promoted for its natural environment and healthy setting. An early railroad suburb, the opening of streetcar lines led to the expansion of the district in the early 20th century. Takoma Park houses built between 1883 and 1900 are fanciful, turreted, multi-gabled affairs of Queen Anne architecture with Stick Style and Shingle Style influence. Buildings developed after the turn of the 20th century tend to be one- and two-story brick structures with simple ornamentation, although a few display characteristics of such styles as Art Deco and Tudor Revival. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Location

Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland
38.98046, -77.01490

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Takoma Avenue Historic District
Listed
0.6 mi
Silver Spring Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station
Industrial
0.9 mi
Davis-Warner House
Civil War
1.3 mi
Langley Park
Industrial
1.9 mi
Polychrome Historic District
Industrial
2.6 mi

Nearby Battles

Fort Stevens — Skirmish (July 11–12 1864)
1864Civil War
0.4 mi
DC Defenses — Union Sortie from Fort Stevens July 12
1864Civil War
0.6 mi
Fort Stevens Bombardment
1864Civil War
0.8 mi
Fort Stevens (Washington DC approaches)
1864Civil War
0.8 mi
Fort Stevens — Lincoln Under Fire July 12 1864
1864Civil War
0.8 mi

Questions about this property

When was Takoma Park Historic District listed on the National Register?

Takoma Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Takoma Park Historic District?

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

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

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

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