NPS Form t().900 OMS No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) (_\ United States Department of the Interior National Park Service ·onal Register of Historic Places Hegistration Fonn This fonn is for UN in nominating or r9q\19Sting determinations for individual properties 8nd districts. See instructions in How to Complete the N.tional F#gister al Historic Places RegistTation Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marting "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the informa1ion requ851ed. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural claasification, materials. and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries 8nd narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form t().9()()a). UH a typewriter, word processor, or compuier, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property 2. Location 'l\.elty four blocks in the western half of the downtown area street & number centering oo Iba.rd and l.exingtoo Streets (see aep) D not for publication BaltinDre Cityormwn~~~~~~-----------~~-----~~~~ D vicinity state ____t-bry__ J..am____ code~ county BaltioDre City code ~ zip code Zl2)l 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 18 nomination D request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional r.equirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, lhe pro'Perty ~ meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. I 1'9COmmend that this propeny be considered significant · D nationally 0 statewide ~locally . (0 See continuation .sheet for additional comments.) /<JO<-•ure of certifying officiaVTitle Date State Historic Preservation Officer State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion. the property 0 meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. (0 See 'COntinuation sheet for additional comments.) Signatuf'8 of commenting otficialmlle Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Acuon 0 entered in the National Register. 0 See com1nuation sheet. C determined eligible for the National Register 0 See continuation sheet. G determined not eligible for the National Register. r"J removed from the National Register. lJ other. (explain:)----- " M3rket C.enter Historic District I Name ot Property 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (C • nwiy box• u apply) (Checlt only one box) (Oo not include previously listed re10UtCeS in uw count.) d private 0 building(s) Contributing Nonc:ontributing 0 public-k>caJ district g llJ3 53 buildings 0 public.State 0 site 0 pubtic-Federal 0 structure 0 22 sites object 0 0 0 structures objects llJ3 75 Total Name of related multiple property llstlng Number of contributing resources previously listed (Enter '"HIA'" if property is not part of a multiple property !Isling.} In the National Register N/A 21 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter cmgories from lnstruc:tlons} (Enter categories from il"lltNCdons) cntml'/IRAIE cnMEID:/IRAIE InfSITC (single dwe.1.ling; nultiple dwe.1.ling; lx>tel) JXMESTIC (single m.elling; m.iltiple dl.elling: lx>tel) RH»AT!CN/CllL'.IURE RrDFATICN/Clll:llRE RFIJGICN 7. Description Architectural Claaalflcation Materials (Enter ~ from lrwtrudions) (Enter categories from il18tNCtiOns) EARLY REPUBLIC; MID- 19TH CENTURY; LATE foundation BBICX; 'IF.RRA CPITA ; SI'rnE; a:N:REIE VICTORiAN ; LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY walls BUC:X ; ~ CXJITA ; Sit:NE : METAL ; REV IVALS ; LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY QA§ ; .C:rtaEIE; sru:m AMERICAN MOVEMENTS; MODERN MOVEMENT roof SI.A'IE; mE other srcm:rncms: WXD; aRAMIC 'ITI..E; GUSS·; srtnn; METAL Narrative Dffcriptton (Oescnbe !he histonc: and currwnt condition of the prcpeny on one or more continuation lheets.) See cootinuatim sb!ets 1'illi<et Center Historic District Pel Hrr/ · ~, MirylaM Name of Property County ano .,fate 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instruc:tions) ·..., National Register listing.) mMffiCE ~ A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. 0 B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. · ~ C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of c;:onstruction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Signlflcance individual distinction. c. IBa)...1%5 0 O Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Property is: 0 A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person !] B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is 11\afKed above) 0 C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation 0 O a cemetery. N/A 0 E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. 0 F .a commemorative property. 0 G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. K\NY Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical Referl'nces Bibliography (Cite the book$, articles. and other sources used in preparing this fonn on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: 0 preliminary determination of individual listing (36 U State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested 0 Other State agency 0 previously listed in the National Register 0 Federal agency 0 previously determined eligible by the National 0 Local government Register 0 University 0 designated a National Historic Landmark 0 Other 0 recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # ------~-~- 0 recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # --------- M:u:i<et Caiter Historic District ( ) Name of Property 1 O. G!ographical Data Acreage of Property 114 (approxinatel.y) JTM References See Continuation Sheet, Section 10, Page 2 (Place lldditional UTM references on a continuation Sheet.) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Easting Northing Easting Nonhing I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ' fl See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the propeny on a continuation sheet.) Boundary JustfficatJon (Explain wtiy the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title Fred B. 9rl<en (l«a>) I Betty Bird & Hee.trer Ewing (l<E9) Omni ssi oo for Historical & Betty Bird & te _____;, ________ organization Architectural Preservation (1<a>)/ As9:x:iates (1CJ19) da June 25, 1CJ19 street & number 'lffJ7 24th Street, NW Suite 3 telephone __________(al'l) 5t8-9J33 _ city 0 town liSsh.ingt:on, D.C. state N/A zi·p code 2lXl3 r -----"-------------------- ---------- ------ Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: AnUnuation Sheets A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional Items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name ___~M.tl;;;;_ti_ ·~pl_e_C>..ne:rshi__--:,·P _________________________ ~ street & number ___________________ telephone ____________ city or town------------------- state-------- Zip code---------- Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominete oropenies for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list propenies, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 er seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reponing burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for revi6wing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspec1 of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Oiv1sion. National Park Service. P.O. Box 37127, Washington. CC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget. Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington. CC 20503. US GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFIC~ : 1993 C - 350-416 QL 3 ( ·.) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service B-1262 Market Center National Register of Historic Places Historic District Continuation Sheet Baltimore city, MD Section number ____.7__ Page _.1 __ SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Market Center Historic•t>istrict is an approximately 24 block area in downtown Baltimore that includes buildings associated with the development of the area as Baltimore's historic retail district. The area evolved from an early 19th century neighborhood of urban rowhouses to a premiere shopping district featuring large department stores, grand theaters, and major chain stores. 1be diverse size, style, scaJe, and types of structures within the district reflect its residential origins and evolution as a downtown retail center. The brick rowhouses, which date from ca. 1820s through the late 19th century, late 19th century churches, and schools reveal the mix of residential and commercial use that characterized urban land use until the early 20th century. The district also includes a noteworthy collection of 19th century commercial buildings, including brownstones and structures with cast iron fronts, that testify to the prosperity of Baltimore's merchant class.