College of Medicine of Maryland
Historic building in Maryland, USA. Added to the National Register in 1997, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The College of Medicine of Maryland, or also known since 1959 as Davidge Hall, is a historic domed structure in Baltimore, Maryland. It has been in continuous use for medical education since 1813, the oldest such structure in the United States. A wide pediment stands in front of a low, domed drum structure, which housed the anatomical theater. A circular chemistry hall was housed on the lower level under the anatomical theater.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 522 West Lombard St., Baltimore (Independent City), MD |
| Independent city | City of Baltimore |
| Listed | Sep 25, 1997 |
| Listed for | Architecture, Economics, Health and medicine |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Davidge Hall |
| Reference number | 97001275 |
| Type of place | college |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building, 1 structure |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 522 West Lombard St., Baltimore (Independent City), MD |
| Coordinates | 39.2878° N, 76.6231° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Baltimore (Independent City) | 282 listed places in Baltimore (Independent City) → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Greenbelt Campground 26 miles · Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas 26 miles · Greenbelt Park Ranger Station 26 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was College of Medicine of Maryland listed on the National Register?
Sep 25, 1997. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit College of Medicine of Maryland?
Yes. College of Medicine of Maryland is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is College of Medicine of Maryland?
522 West Lombard St., Baltimore (Independent City), City of Baltimore, Maryland. The nearest national park unit is Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, 1 mile away.
What does the College of Medicine of Maryland listing include?
The listing counts 2 contributing resources. Those are 1 building and 1 structure. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for College of Medicine of Maryland?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near College of Medicine of Maryland?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Greenbelt Campground, 26 miles away. Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas is 26 miles away, and Greenbelt Park Ranger Station is 26 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at College of Medicine of Maryland?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 97001275. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.