SM-10 Tudor Hall (America Felix Secundus) Architectural Survey File This is the architectural survey file for this MIHP record. The survey file is organized reverse- chronological (that is, with the latest material on top). It contains all MIHP inventory forms, National Register nomination forms, determinations of eligibility (DOE) forms, and accompanying documentation such as photographs and maps. Users should be aware that additional undigitized material about this property may be found in on-site architectural reports, copies of HABS/HAER or other documentation, drawings, and the “vertical files” at the MHT Library in Crownsville. The vertical files may include newspaper clippings, field notes, draft versions of forms and architectural reports, photographs, maps, and drawings. Researchers who need a thorough understanding of this property should plan to visit the MHT Library as part of their research project; look at the MHT web site (mht.maryland.gov) for details about how to make an appointment. All material is property of the Maryland Historical Trust. Last Updated: 01-06-2004 SM-10 before 1798, c. 1830 Tudor Hall (America Felix Secundus) Tudor Hall Road Leonardtown Private Tudor Hall is a large 190' x 30', rectangular, two story plus attic, brick building which has undergone extensive change. The form of the extant structure is largely the result of a 19th century enlargement and a 20th century remodeling of an 18th century structure. In 1798, Tudor Hall consisted of a 1 1/2 story wooden house (46' x 22') with two brick wings (30' x 32'), one at each (east and west) end. Since that time, the one-story brick wings have been raised to two stories and the wider center section was replaced with a two-story brick central block. These alterations can easily be seen on the south facade where the end sections of the wall at the first story are laid in Flemish bond, whereas the entire center section and second floors of the ends are laid in American bond (four rows of stretchers and one row of headers). Tudor Hall has a hip roof with a centrally placed square balustrade or "widow's walk." Four chimneys jut out of the roof marking the juncture of the ends and the central block. One of the outstanding features of the south facade is the one-story recessed loggia which covers a central entrance with transom and sidelights, flanked by two 6/6 sash windows to either side. Centrally placed, the loggia is defined by four columns which support a wooden lintel. A brick arch spans the loggia. A 19th century owner covered Tudor Hall with yellow stucco into which 8" x 14" inch rectangles were incised. In 1950, Gertrude Sawyer, a Washington, D. C. architect, remodeled Tudor Hall and removed the stucco. The north and south facades SM-10 are five bays in length, while the east and west facades are two bays each. Windows on the south, east, and west facades hold 6/6 sash with louvered shutters, while those on the north facade are a mixture of 6/6 and 12/12. The east bay of the north facade holds a door with 8-light transom on the east side and a 12/12 window on the west. The window on the west end of this facade has been replaced by a door. First floor openings on both north and south facades have splayed jack arches. Interior finishes are of the Greek Revival period. Tudor Hall is an important 18th century house in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is one of the oldest buildings in Leonardtown, which was created by the Maryland Legislature in 1720. Tudor Hall is an example of mid-Georgian architecture in Leonardtown. Its almost unique form is similar to that of Bachelor's Hope, also in St. Mary's County. Tudor Hall was built by the Barnes family, either Abraham or his son, Richard, both of whom were active in the American Revolution. The name Tudor Hall was given to the house by a 19th century owner, Henry G.S. Key, a cousin of Francis Scott Key. SM-10 TUDOR HALL (America Felix Secundus) - . Leonardtown Open to the public late 18th century/circa 1830 Now maintained as the St. Mary's County Memorial Library, Tudor Hall remains today the earliest structure built - as a private home in Leonardtown. The initial stage of construction involved a two-story brick house to which one-story frame wings were later added. In the early 19th century the roof of each wing was raised to two stories and the roof of the main block altered to the present hipped form in order to accommodate this alteration. The house was then stuccoed and scored to resemble ashlar construction (this has since been removed). At the main (south) facade is a one-story recessed portico similar to that at Bachelor's Hope. A s.:nall "captain's walk" is centrally positioned at the roof ridge between two pairs of chimneys. The whole of the interior fabric of this large house is of the Greek Revival period; it was recently completely renovated to modernize the library facilities. Tudor Hall was built by the Barnes family, either Abraham : or his son, Richard, both of whom were active in the American Revel ution. The name Tudor Hall was giver. to the house by a 19th century owner, Henry G. s. Key. This property has been included on the National Register of Historic Places, United States Department of the Interior. .-"1 • "! r_; . I I • SM-10 Form 10-300 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STATEc {July 1969) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE . Maryland COUNTY, NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Saint Mary's INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER DATE (Type al 1 entries - complete applicable sections) .•.. ·: ·:. .. ............ f H ::k'Aflte<?J :•.····· ..... ... .:< ... COMMON' ..' Tudor Hall ANOloR HISTORIC' . America Felix Secundus 12. LOCATION STREET AND NUMBER: Tudor Hall' Road CITY OR TOWN: Leonardtown STATE I coia: 'COUNTY: I CODE Marv land I 2" I Saint Marv's 1037 : . jJ. .· 'CLASSfFICATtON .: ... >· CATEGORY ACCESSIBLE OWNERSHIP STATUS z (Check One) TO THE PUBLIC D District XJ Building 0 Public Public Acquisition: Kl Occupied Yes: 0 Restricted 0 Site 0 Structure [X Private 0 In Process 0 Unoccupied 0 Being Considered l(J Unrestricted 0 Object 0 Both 0 0 Preservation work in progress 0 No r.~. ·­ ¥~·~· PRESENT USE (Check One or Mote as Appropriate) ;.~j,'. 0 Agriculturol D Government D Park D T ronsportati on 0 c.omments LJ Commercjal D Industrial D Private Residence ~Other (Specify) -------- Educational 0 Military 0 Religiau• ] jbr:a:cy \~ E ntertoi nment D Museum D Scientific ;, .·: z [4. OWNER OF PROPERTY :.:-·<: OWNER'S NAME: contact: Miss Eliz@eth Hill, ~ib+arian "'-t Memorial Library Association, Inc. ~ .. St. Mary ' s County Ill -t l'I w STREET AND NUMBER: ~ w Tudor Hall Road ...... Ill CITV OR TOWN: STATE' CODE ::s Leonardtown Macy land 24 p.. ·:.;;- . .. ts .. L9C,\TION OF i.EGALDESCRlPTION . .)\ . " •><···· ·'···\ . COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS. ETC: l:J) n 0 rT c Hall of Records . z STREET AND NUMBER: ... =s: ..-< St. John's Colleqe Camnus. Colleqe Avenue Ill Cl TY OR TOWN: STATE CODE ~ Annapolis Maryland 24 en I 1. 14 REP.RESENTAT16N IN EXISTING SURVEYS . : .· ' TITLE OF SUR.VEY: ' l'Iz -t Maryland Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks ::a -n -< 0 DATE OF SURVEY: 1970 D Federal [X State D ·County D Local z ;o OEl'DSITORY FDR SURVEY RECORDS: c z :i:: -0 CJ Marv land Historical Trust l'I "' ::a ~ STREET ANO NUMBER: m 2525 Riva Road 0z CJTY OR TOWN: STATE: r !:: CODE - - -< ~. Annapolis Maryland 24 ..0 -t ~f\ '" .~ ... ~~2~:-~~-i~-~·.-\-.~--:-,-_,,...--,~-~~~-.-----_...,.,.---~...-~_,----~-~-,-------~-~----:---F1'-~----.~--:---~~~':""'"' ..-.~~~,·~~ .. -'..-,~.;-,.-~i· .. -'~<:·.·. SM-10 p. DESCRIPTION (Check One) 0 Excellent rn Good O Fair 0 Deteriorated 0 Ruins 0 Unexposed CONDITION (Check One' (Check One) I ~ ~ Altered 0 Unaltered 0 Moved :fJ Original Site ~~_l_~~-=-;~~~~~~~~~~~­ DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (if known) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE Tudor Hall is located in Leonardtown, Maryland," encircled by Tudor Hall Road, which is two blocks south of Maryland Route 5 -.. ,• ~ and one block east of the St. Mary's County Courthouse. The south facade of Tudor Hall overlooks Breton Bay·. Tudor Hall is a large 190 feet by 30 feet, rectangular, two story plus attic, brick building presently used as the St. Mary's County Memorial Library. The building has undergone extensive change. The form of the extant structure is largely the result of a nineteenth century enlargement and a twentieth century remodelling of an eighteenth century structure. In 1798, Tudor Hall consisted of a one and one half story wooden house (46 X 22} with two brick wings (30 X 32}, one at Vt . each (east and west} end.l .Since that time, the one story m brick wings have been raised to two stories• and the wider m center section was replaced with a two story brick central block. These alterations can easily be seen on the south facade where the end sections of the wall at the first story z are laid in Flemish bond, whereas the entire center section and second floors of the ·ends are laid in American bond (four "" rows of stretchers and one row of headers). -t ;;o Tudor Hall has a hip roof with a centrally placed square c::: balustrade or "widow's walk." Four chimneys jut out of the n roof marking the juncture of the ends and the central block. -t One of the outstanding features of the south facade is the one 0 story recessed loggia. Centrally placed, the loggia is deiined by four columns which support a wooden lintel.