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The Stafford Apartments

The Stafford Hotel, now The Stafford Apartments, is a historic building in Baltimore, Maryland which was constructed in 1894. The Stafford Hotel building was the tallest building on Mount Vernon Place at the time of its inception. It was designed by architect Charles E. Cassell (1838–1916), who was a founding member of the AIA Baltimore chapter, and also designed the Christian Science Temple, Chamber of Commerce building, and Stewart's Department Store in Baltimore. The building itself is clad in brown Roman brick, and features arched windows and balustrade balconies – all of which is done in the Richardsonian/Romanesque architectural style. The building is located on the north face of Mount Vernon Place, a cross-shaped park composed of 4 landscaped squares, featuring the Washington Monument at its center. The park itself is located in the heart of Baltimore's historic district, and many of the most historically and architecturally significant structures in Baltimore line its sides. Mount Vernon Place represents Baltimore's history and development during the 19th and 20th centuries, and can be seen as the finest surviving example of Maryland's 19th century urban planning efforts. The hotel opened on November 5, 1894, and was considered the grandest hotel in all of Baltimore. The hotel opened with highly decorated halls, foyer, dining rooms, a bar, a café, a ladies reception, a drawing room, smoking rooms, lounges, a barber, a coatroom, a newsstand, offices, a writing room, private dining rooms, reception rooms, 140 bedrooms, 30 private parlors in suites (with 80 baths among the suites on the upper floors), a basement finished in marble, and a central rotunda featuring an open curved stair illuminated by a large rooftop skylight. It was preferred by the famous and wealthy while visiting Baltimore. F. Scott Fitzgerald is even known to have resided in the hotel from 1935-1936. Throughout the years the hotel received numerous renovations, and in 1968 the building was sold at auction. At the time of sale, it had 117 guest rooms. It is a contributing building in the Mount Vernon Place Historic District, a U.S. National Historic Landmark District designated in 1971. Today, The Stafford is a 96-unit apartment building; housing primarily students from the nearby Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute. While it is owned by the university, it is managed and leased by LandMark Property Management, Inc. In 2016, Stafford Capital Partners, LLC, an investment group led by Luis A. Cozza purchased the leasehold interest in The Stafford from Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIMCO). The community consists of studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments, that range from 390 sq ft (36 m2) to 696 sq ft (64.7 m2). Community amenities include a fitness center, laundry facility, and common room. While the interior has been recently renovated, the historic exterior is very much intact and in good condition. Gallery References External links Media related to Stafford Apartment Building at Wikimedia Commons
Thomas Point Shoal Light

The Thomas Point Shoal Light, also known as Thomas Point Shoal Light Station, is a historic lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay on the east coast of the United States, and the most recognized lighthouse in Maryland. It is the only screw-pile lighthouse in the bay which stands at its original site. The current structure is a 1½ story hexagonal wooden cottage, equipped with a foghorn as well as the light. History A stone lighthouse was constructed in 1825 on shore at Thomas Point by John Donahoo, Thomas Point Light. It was replaced in 1838 by another stone tower. The point was subject to continuing erosion (which would eventually bring down the lighthouse on the point in 1894), and in 1873 Congress appropriated $20,000 for the construction of a screw-pile structure out in the bay, Thomas Point Shoal Light. With an additional $15,000 appropriation in 1875, the light was built and activated in November of that year. It took 30 workers to set each cast iron beam 12 ft (3.7 m) into the Chesapeake Bay's bottom. Ice was a perpetual threat to screw-pile lights on the Chesapeake, and in 1877 the original lens was destroyed when it toppled by shaking from ice floes. This lens was replaced, and the additional piles and riprap were placed around the foundation in order to protect it. By 1964 it was the last manned light in the Chesapeake Bay, and it was not automated until 1986. It is currently the last unaltered screwpile cottage-type lighthouse on its original foundation in the Chesapeake Bay. Preservation Concerns for its preservation brought it a National Register of Historic Places listing in 1975 and National Historic Landmark status in 1999. In 2004, ownership of the lighthouse passed to the city of Annapolis, Maryland, which now maintains the structure in conjunction with Anne Arundel County, Maryland, the Annapolis Maritime Museum, and the Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society. In 2019, a Lighthouse Society spokesman said that the steel substructure, last replaced in the 1980s, is severely rusted and requires $300,000 in repairs. Fortunately, the cast iron screw pilings remain in sound condition, "as good today as they were 144 years ago", said the Baltimore Sun in reporting on the needed funding in August 2019. The United States Coast Guard continues to maintain the navigational aids at the Lighthouse. The lighthouse keeper's former living quarters are open to the public three months out of the year, through boat tours departing from Annapolis, organized by the U.S. Lighthouse Society. Tickets are purchased on their web site. References Sources "Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: History". thomaspointlighthouse.org. Archived from the original on June 28, 2007. Retrieved April 7, 2007. Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse - from Lighthousefriends.com de Gast, Robert (1973). The Lighthouses of the Chesapeake. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 79. External links Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse The Light in the Bay U.S. Lighthouse Society Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Project - Thomas Point Shoal Light Thomas Point Shoal Light, Anne Arundel County, including photo from 1993, at Maryland Historical Trust
Svjetionik Thomas Point Shoal

Svjetionik Thomas Point Shoal (engleski: Thomas Point Shoal Light, ili Thomas Point Shoal Light Station), povijesni je svjetionik u zaljevu Chesapeake na istočnoj obali Sjedinjenih Država i najpoznatiji svjetionik u Marylandu. To je jedini svjetionik na zašarafljenim štapovima u uvali koji još uvijek stoji na svom izvornom mjestu. Trenutna građevina je šesterokutna drvena kućica od 1½ kata, opremljena rogom za maglu i svjetlošću. Povijest Kameni svjetionik sagradio je 1825. godine na obali u Thomas Pointu John Donahoo. Zamijenio ga je 1838. drugi kameni toranj. Rt je podvrgnut kontinuiranoj eroziji, koja je na kraju, 1894. godine, srušila svjetionik na tom mjestu, a 1873. je Kongres odvojio 20 000 američkih dolara za izgradnju konstrukcije sa zašarafljenim štapovima. S dodatnih 15 000 američkih dolara odobrenih 1875. godine, izgrađeno je svjetlo i aktivirano u studenom te godine. Bilo je potrebno 30 radnika da bi postavili svaku gredu od lijevanog željeza u morsko dno zaljeva Chesapeake. Svjetioniku na štapovima je stalno prijetio led, da bi 1877. godine, zbog trešnje uzrokovane udarima ledenih santi, izvorna leća bila uništena. Leća je zamijenjena, a oko temelja su postavljeni dodatni štapovi i riprap, kako bi zaštitili strukturu. Do 1964. godine, to je bilo posljednje svjetlo s posadom u zaljevu Chesapeake, a automatizirano je tek 1986. godine. Trenutno je posljednji nepromijenjeni svjetionik ovog tipa na izvornim temeljima u zaljevu Chesapeake. Izvori
Thomas Run Church

Thomas Run Church, also known as Watters Meeting House, is a historic Methodist church located at Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. It is a one-story, rubble stone, three-bay church with a slate-covered gabled roof. It was among the first structures used by Methodists in colonial America. History On October 16, 1751, Henry Watters was born near the present site of the church. After being converted to the Methodist faith at the Presbury meeting in 1771, he came back to his home to start a church. He was known as being one of the first American "itinerant" preachers. Around the same time, a log structure was built on the site. It was known as the "Watters Meeting House", but unfortunately the structure was destroyed by a fire years later. The current structure, made of stone, was erected around 1840 on the very spot that the previous log building once stood. It served the Methodist church for many years. The church grew and later became the home of Daniel Ruff, a circuit rider of the Methodist Episcopal Church. According to records at the Lovely Lane Methodist Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, the Church was part of the Darlington Methodist Charge, which included Darlington United Methodist Church and Rock Run United Methodist Church. Records from the Lovely Lane Museum also show that the church celebrated its 150th anniversary in August 1932. It was shared with the other churches in the celebrations, which lasted for a couple weeks. In 1931, Reverend Raymond E. Manley came to serve the charge. In his memoirs, he writes of the interesting travel to the church every week: "There were three churches- Darlington, Rock Run, and Thomas Run. It was an adventure to go to Thomas Run which was miles back from the main road and the road leading to the church was not kept, which made it hard on a car. This church was kept up by one family and they paid their part regularly." In 1945, the church closed its doors. It has remained with the Darlington Methodist charge since. For many years, activities still occurred at the church. In 1947, it is known that youth activities from all three churches met there for an entire weekend. Currently, services are held semiannually with one on the first Sunday of June and the other on the first Sunday of October. In March 1996, an arson set fire to the building resulting in complete destruction of the interior. Luckily, photos were used to help reconstruct the inside as close as possible. The church was re-dedicated in October 2000. The church was purchased by Blanche and Lester Pyle in 1963 from the Methodist Conference. It is now run by the Thomas Run Foundation, Inc. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Gallery References External links Thomas Run Church, Harford County, including photo from 1969, at Maryland Historical Trust
Thomas Stone National Historic Site

The Thomas Stone National Historic Site, also known as Haberdeventure or the Thomas Stone House, is a United States National Historic Site located about 25 miles (40 km) south of Washington, D.C. in Charles County, Maryland. The site was established to protect the home and property of Founding Father Thomas Stone, one of the 56 signers of the United States Declaration of Independence. His home and estate were owned by the Stone family until 1936. History Stone purchased Haberdeventure in 1770 and began construction of a new home in 1771. Stone's original plan was to build a small, modest home for him, his wife Margaret, and their two daughters but before the house was completed, his father died and five of his younger brothers and sisters came to live with him at Haberdeventure creating the need for larger living quarters. During the 1780s, the Haberdeventure plantation probably supported about 25 to 35 people, including a number of slaves. By the time of Stone's death in 1787, Haberdeventure had increased in size from 442 acres (1.79 km2) to 1,077 acres (4.36 km2). Stone was buried in the family cemetery adjacent to his home. Descendants of Thomas Stone continued to own Haberdeventure until 1936 when the land was sold. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971. The brickwork of the house is done in Flemish bond. The property was privately owned until 1977 when a fire severely damaged the central section of the house. Haberdeventure was authorized as a National Historic Site a year later in 1978 and was purchased by the National Park Service in 1981. Restoration efforts on the historic structures began at this time but the house was not opened to the public until 1997. Today, a visitor center located at the site has exhibits on the Declaration of Independence and the life of Thomas Stone. Guided tours of Haberdeventure are also offered. In 2008, the Thomas Stone National Historic Site ranked 344th among 360 sites where the National Park Service tracks attendance with 5,720 visitors. Gallery See also List of National Historic Landmarks in Maryland National Register of Historic Places listings in Charles County, Maryland References External links National Park Service: Thomas Stone National Historic Site Haberdeventure, Charles County, including undated photo, at Maryland Historical Trust Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. MD-470, "Haber de Venture, Rose Hill Road, La Plata vicinity, Charles County, MD", 10 photos, 14 measured drawings, 1 photo caption page, supplemental material HABS No. MD-470-A, "Haber de Venture, Main Barn", 1 photo, 5 measured drawings, 1 photo caption page HABS No. MD-470-B, "Haber de Venture, Corn Crib", 3 measured drawings HABS No. MD-470-C, "Haber de Venture, Tenant House", 2 measured drawings HABS No. MD-470-D, "Haber de Venture, Wagon House", 2 photos, 1 measured drawing, 1 photo caption page
Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Le Thomas Stone National Historic Site est une aire protégée américaine dans le comté de Charles, dans le Maryland. Classé National Historic Landmark le 11 novembre 1971, inscrit au Registre national des lieux historiques le 31 octobre 1972, cet ancien domicile de Thomas Stone, l'un des signataires de la déclaration d'indépendance des États-Unis, est désigné site historique national le 10 novembre 1978. Liens externes Ressources relatives à la géographie : Geographic Names Information System National Parks Conservation Association NPSpecies Planning, Environment and Public Comment Ressources relatives à l'architecture : Harpers Ferry Center National Park Foundation NPS Stats Registre national des lieux historiques (en) Site officiel Portail du Registre national des lieux historiques Portail du Maryland
SECU Arena

SECU Arena (formerly TU Arena) is a 5,200-seat multi-purpose arena on the Towson University campus in Towson, Maryland, United States. The arena was completed and opened in 2013, and now hosts the men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the volleyball and gymnastics teams. It replaced the Towson Center, which had been in use since 1976. The arena has 340 club seats, four private suites and 96 courtside seats. Before the arena opened, SECU secured the naming rights in a ten-year deal running through September 2023, after which the facility was known as TU Arena. In May 2025, SECU returned as naming rights sponsor with a seven-year deal. In addition to being the home of several Towson sports teams, the arena also serves several other functions. It has been used as a concert arena for artists. Since opening, the arena has been host to an annual performance by the Harlem Globetrotters. Additionally, both the university and local Baltimore County high schools use the facility for their commencement ceremonies. In 2017, the Baltimore Blast of the Major Arena Soccer League moved to the arena after 37 years at CFG Bank Arena. See also List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas State Employees Credit Union of Maryland (SECU Maryland, the current naming rights holder) References External links Official website
Todd Farmhouse (Fort Howard, Maryland)

Todd Farmhouse is a historic home located at Fort Howard, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is a 2+1⁄2-story, brick dwelling that is three bays in width. Although initially of a Federal architecture inspired plan, later Italianate alterations dominate its present exterior appearance. It features a steeply pitched gable roof. Also on the property are several farm buildings and a family cemetery. History In 1664, Thomas Todd made the first purchase of land in what would become over 1000 acres of Baltimore County, MD. During the War of 1812, the house, which overlooks Shallow Creek and the Chesapeake Bay, was used by the Todd family as a lookout point to observe the approaching British Fleet. When troops were spotted coming ashore, family members would sound an alarm. As they withdrew from Baltimore on September 14, 1814, following the Battle of North Point, the British burned the house in retaliation. The Todd farmhouse was one of the few private properties burned by the British. The house was rebuilt in 1816 and remodeled in 1867. The Todd family owned the property until the early 1970s, when it was purchased by Mr. Elmer H. Cook, a teacher and historian who grew up in the Fort Howard area. After his death in 1996, the house stood vacant and was vandalized. It underwent further renovations in 2009, and was opened to the public as part of the annual Defenders Day celebrations held in September. The Todd House is owned by the State of Maryland and overseen by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. An all-volunteer group, Todd's Inheritance Historic Site, Inc., is responsible for daily operations. The Todd Farmhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. References External links Todd's Inheritance Historic Site, Inc. website Todd Farmhouse, Baltimore County, including photo from 1973, at Maryland Historical Trust
Towers at Harbor Court

The Towers at Harbor Court is a residential high-rise complex in Baltimore, Maryland. The building rises 28 floors and 356 feet (109 m) in height, and stands as the 14th-tallest building in the city. The structure was completed in 1987. The Towers at Harbor Court complex was developed by Allied Roofing and Sheetmetal, Inc.; the structure is an example of modern architecture. The structure consists entirely of residential condominiums. See also List of tallest buildings in Baltimore References
Towson Academy

Towson Academy is a historic National Guard armory building located at Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland. It is a two-story brick structure constructed in 1933 with full basement, faced with a smooth light-colored, marble-like stone veneer. It features a T-shaped plan with a two-story front "head house" section and a one-story perpendicular "drill hall" extending to the rear and its façade is detailed to recall Medieval fortifications, with towers flanking the central entrance. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. References External links Towson Academy, Baltimore County, including photo from 1980, at Maryland Historical Trust
Towson Calvary Baptist Church

Towson Calvary Baptist Church, at 120 West Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, Maryland, was completed in 1929. It is a gothic building built from the stone, concrete and aggregate supplied by the nearby Campbell quarry, which had its headquarters on the same block. The Harry Tyler Campbell company ultimately became the successful producers of Camel-Wite, an early whiting ingredient for paint, paper, rubber and plastic and Sakrete, a popular pre-mixed concrete formulation. The structure is the second church building on the grounds. The first Calvary Baptist Church began meeting in 1890 and established their original wood-frame building at this address two years later (1892). The original building burned in 1929. The original 19th-century Baptist parsonage survived the fire and is currently leased for offices. References Maryland Historical Trust Search BA-1430
Towson Center

Towson Center is an arena on the campus of Towson University, in Towson, Maryland. The arena opened in 1976. It was home to the Towson Tigers men's and women's basketball teams, the volleyball team, and the gymnastics team from 1976 to 2013. In January 2011, it was formally announced that Towson Center would undergo a comprehensive renovation as part of the development of the new SECU Arena (now TU Arena, which opened in 2013. Under the new development, Towson Center's main arena was subdivided into a basketball practice facility, a gymnastics practice facility, offices for the Department of Athletics, a new Sports Performance facility featuring 10,000 square feet of space for both sports medicine and strength/conditioning plus a comprehensive academic/life skills center. Fields close to Towson Center Softball The Softball Complex is located behind the arena. It is home to the Tigers’ Softball team. Seating is located behind home plate and along the first and third base lines which can accommodate over 200 spectators. The playing surface of the field is grass. Tennis The Tennis Complex is located behind the Towson Center. This facility has ten (five lighted for evening play) USTA regulation tennis courts which are home to the Men's and Women's Tennis teams. The men's tennis team was cut in 2006, leaving only the women's tennis team available. However, it later became a candidate for reinstatement. Soccer The Soccer Complex is located adjacent to the center. The stands are located along the sideline and have a capacity of 500 and the field is re-seeded and re-sodded every year. It serves as the home field for the Men's and Women's Soccer teams. A press box was added in Fall 2002, which is equipped with air conditioning and heating. References External links Official website