Baltimore City Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation (CHAP)

CHAP is pleased to announcing the updated 2011 Baltimore City Landmark List: Exteriors (see links to alphabetized and address listings). Since 1971, Landmark designated buildings and sites include treasured links to the past and the finest architecture that graces our streets. It is the responsibility of the Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation (CHAP) to coordinate the designation process, which can protect these valuable assets. The designation of new Baltimore City Landmarks is an ongoing service of the City of Baltimore. As of 2011, there are 162 Landmark listings that include 187 protected structures. There are several Landmark listings that include multiple structures.

Announcing the following Landmarks recently designated by the Mayor and City Council:

Franklin-Delphey Hotel
Grace Turnbull House
Grand Masonic Temple
Hansa Haus
Mayfair Theater
St. Peter the Apostle Church Complex
Waverly Town Hall

You can help keep Baltimore’s Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum open to the public by your contributions. Poe’s Baltimore home is a local treasure and a destination for visitors worldwide. Help continue Poe’s Baltimore legacy forevermore. Please make a donation to support the Baltimore Edgar Allan Poe House Museum.

Send a check or money order to:

Jeff Jerome, Museum Curator
CHAP/Department of Planning
8th Floor
417 East Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Make check payable to Director of Finance. Please annotate check “POE HOUSE DONATION”.  Whether it is $5, $10, or $100, any amount will be greatly appreciated to help save this wonderful piece of history.

Read more about the Poe House, including how to purchase a limited edition “Raven” print by the artist “Gaia”…

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