Baltimore City Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation (CHAP)

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Please be advised that the Baltimore City Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) will consider Special List designation of the following at a Public Hearing HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED to be held on Tuesday, JUNE 11, 2013. The Public Hearing will be held in the Phoebe Stanton Conference Room of the Department of Planning, 8th Floor, 417 E. Fayette Street. The Hearing schedule is as follows:

Canton Methodist Episcopal Church (Special List Designation)
1000 S. Ellwood Ave.

The time of the hearing will be announced and posted on this website. Please revisit this website for details.

At the hearing, the Commission will consider the historical and architectural significance of the structure in making this determination.

Upon placement on the Special List by CHAP, any exterior change made to the property is subject to CHAP review. If the Commission determines that proposed plans are inappropriate, the Commissioner of Housing postpones the issuance of a permit for a period not to exceed six months in order to allow CHAP to meet with the applicant and consult civic groups, public agencies and interested parties to ascertain what the City may do to preserve such building.

Please contact the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation at (410) 396-4866 regarding any questions concerning this public hearing or the Special List Designation process.

Please be advised that the Baltimore City Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) will consider Baltimore City Landmark List designation of the following at a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. The Public Hearing will be held in the Phoebe Stanton Conference Room of the Department of Planning, 8th Floor, 417 E. Fayette Street. The Hearing schedule is as follows:

1:30 PM

Cross Keys Valve House - 5106 Falls Road 1645 N. Calhoun Street

 At the hearing, the Commission will consider the historical and architectural significance of the structure in making this determination.

Baltimore City Landmark designation becomes effective upon the approval of CHAP, the Planning Commission and the Baltimore City Council. Once a property is designated as a City Landmark any exterior change made to the property will require the approval of the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation. Landmark designation may also qualify this property for state and local historic rehabilitation tax credits.  Please contact the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation at (410) 396-4866 regarding any questions concerning this public hearing or the Landmark List Designation process.

Please be advised that the Baltimore City Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) will consider Baltimore City Landmark List and Special List designation of the following at a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The Public Hearing will be held in the Phoebe Stanton Conference Room of the Department of Planning, 8th Floor, 417 E. Fayette Street. The Hearing schedule is as follows:

1:30 PM

Florence Crittenton Home (Landmark and Special List Designation) 3110 Crittenton Place Brinks Building (Landmark Designation) 231 Holliday Street C.J. Youse Building (Landmark Designation) 235 Holliday Street

At the hearing, the Commission will consider the historical and architectural significance of the structure in making this determination.

Baltimore City Landmark designation becomes effective upon the approval of CHAP, the Planning Commission and the Baltimore City Council. Once a property is designated as a City Landmark any exterior change made to the property will require the approval of the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation. Landmark designation may also qualify this property for state and local historic rehabilitation tax credits.

Upon placement on the Special List by CHAP, any exterior change made to the property is subject to CHAP review. If the Commission determines that proposed plans are inappropriate, the Commissioner of Housing postpones the issuance of a permit for a period not to exceed six months in order to allow CHAP to meet with the applicant and consult civic groups, public agencies and interested parties to ascertain what the City may do to preserve such building.

Please contact the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation at (410) 396-4866 regarding any questions concerning this public hearing or the Landmark and Special List Designation process.

Please be advised that the Baltimore City Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) will consider Baltimore City Landmark List designation of the following at a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. The Public Hearing will be held in the Phoebe Stanton Conference Room of the Department of Planning, 8th Floor, 417 E. Fayette Street. The Hearing schedule is as follows:

1:30 PM

Old Douglass High School 1645 N. Calhoun Street Haven Street Factory 101 N. Haven Street

At the hearing, the Commission will consider the historical and architectural significance of the structure in making this determination.

Baltimore City Landmark designation becomes effective upon the approval of CHAP, the Planning Commission and the Baltimore City Council. Once a property is designated as a City Landmark any exterior change made to the property will require the approval of the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation. Landmark designation may also qualify this property for state and local historic rehabilitation tax credits.

It has become apparent that some aspects of the current CHAP Ordinance require additional study and clarification.  In recent months, key questions have arisen on a number of topics.  Therefore this workgroup has been established to study the Ordinance, engage key stakeholders for input, and make recommendations to the full Commission and the city Administration for potential changes to the Ordinance to achieve the overarching objectives of clarity, transparency and predictability.

While not exhaustive and subject to addition or revision, the broad categories of topics to be discussed and the proposed dates for these meetings are as follows:

May 28, 2013, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM - Final Recommendations

All work group meetings will be held in the Department of Planning, Phoebe Stanton Board Room, 8th floor, 417 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21212.

The Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) is pleased to announce designation of nine new Baltimore City Landmarks. This newest group was officially designated by the Mayor and City Council on December 5, 2012. Preserved Landmarks are important because they help to define the physical identity and character for which a community is known. 

Read more about the newest Landmarks by clicking here

Please be advised that the Baltimore City Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) will consider Baltimore City Landmark List designation of the following at a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. The Public Hearing will be held in the Phoebe Stanton Conference Room of the Department of Planning, 8th Floor, 417 E. Fayette Street.

The Hearing schedule is as follows:

1:30 PM

Frederick Douglass High School 2103 Gwynns Falls Parkway

At the hearing, the Commission will consider the historical and architectural significance of the structure in making this determination.

Baltimore City Landmark designation becomes effective upon the approval of CHAP, the Planning Commission and the Baltimore City Council. Once a property is designated as a City Landmark any exterior change made to the property will require the approval of the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation. Landmark designation may also qualify this property for state and local historic rehabilitation tax credits.

Please contact the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation at (410) 396-4866 regarding any questions concerning this public hearing or the Landmark List Designation process.

Councilman James Kraft will convene two public informational meetings on the following dates:

· Tuesday, October 23rd, 7:00-8:30 PM. 
· Monday, November 5th, 7:00-8:30 PM. 

 Both meetings will be held at the Douglass-Meyers Museum at 1417 Thames Street.

Presented to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore

The Baltimore City Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) considers it an honor to have served as stewards of the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum since 1978. Under the Commission’s guidance this Baltimore City and National Historic Landmark was successfully restored and then professionally preserved and maintained for more than three decades. This was made possible in no small part by the dedicated service of Museum Curator Jeff Jerome. Jeff’s creativity and leadership originated numerous public events, including the Poe Birthday Celebration, making the Poe House a popular destination for both local residents and international visitors. Most significantly, Jeff Jerome introduced Poe’s Baltimore legacy to new audiences and served as one of the city’s best ambassadors and promoters.

 

Effective September 28, 2012, the operation of the Poe House will be transferred to new leadership. The Commission wishes the new team every success in extending the legacy of this significant Baltimore treasure. For additional information about future plans for the Poe House please visit: www.poeinbaltimore.org.

The Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) and the Department of Planning are pleased to present the 2012 Baltimore City Landmarks publication. It is a great honor to be listed as a Baltimore City Landmark. These landmarks are among Baltimore’s most significant buildings and properties. They are valuable assets to our City and greatly contribute to the City’s architectural character, rich history, economic vitality, and quality of life. This new publication includes images of each landmark and highlights their unique importance.

The Nation’s oldest war memorial, including the Lady Baltimore sculpture, will be preserved for future generations.

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced a City historic legacy project to restore and preserve the Baltimore Battle Monument, including the Lady Baltimore sculpture. The monument, which is in the center of Calvert Street, across from the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse, commemorates the Battle of Baltimore, which took place September 12-15, 1814, during the War of 1812.

After almost 200 years of exposure to the elements, the Lady Baltimore is extremely fragile and must be relocated to a stable interior environment. The original sculpture will be moved to the Walters Art Museum. A reproduction of Lady Baltimore will be constructed and installed on the monument to replace the fragile original sculpture. The four griffon sculptures will be reconstructed on site, and crucial missing features will be restored...

On September 12 and 13, 1814, Baltimore achieved an incredible victory over the forces of the British. The Battle Monument, begun in September 12, 1815, and completed in 1825, is the first significant war memorial to be built in the United States. It commemorates the sacrifices of those who died in defending the city from the British attack in September of 1814, the same attack which was the occasion for the writing of the National Anthem. It is also the first monument in the United States to honor the common soldier. In preparation for the National Bicentennial Celebration of the “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the War of 1812, Baltimore’s Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation (CHAP) is completing a comprehensive restoration of the monument. Conservator Steven Tatti, S.A.T., Inc. and his team are working onsite during the months of June and July 2011. As the emblem of Baltimore City, the restored Battle Monument will be a source of civic pride during the National celebration!

For additional information about the Battle Monument Restoration, contact Kathleen G. Kotarba, Executive Director-CHAP in the Department of Planning at kathleen.kotarba@baltimorecity.gov. Read More about the Battle Monument