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Mount Clare Museum House and its collection
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Mount Clare, also known as Mount Clare Mansion and generally known today as the Mount Clare Museum House, is a significant historical site in Baltimore, Maryland. It holds the distinction of being the oldest Colonial-era structure in the city. This Georgian-style plantation house was built on a Carroll family plantation beginning in 1763 by Charles Carroll, a descendant of the last Gaelic Lords of Éile in Ireland.
Preservation of Mount Clare
In 1890, the City of Baltimore purchased a large portion of the former estate, making it the city's third large landscaped park. Since 1917, Mount Clare has been maintained by the National Society of Colonial Dames in Maryland, the local chapter of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America. This organization has been instrumental in preserving the historical integrity of the site.
Architectural Significance of Mount Clare
Mount Clare was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, further cementing its place in American history. It was also designated a National Historic Landmark, a testament to its significant architectural features. The Georgian-style plantation house exhibits a somewhat altered five-part plan, including a portico on the front facade with a projecting bay above, which contains a Palladian window.
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