B-4171 Charlcote House 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: 07-05-2011 B-4171 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page SUPPLEMENTARY LISTING RECORD NRIS Reference Number: 88001858 Date Listed:10/l7/88 Charcote House Baltimore(City) MD Property Name County State Multiple Nane This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with the attached nomination documentation subject to the following exceptions, exclusions, or amendments, notwithstanding the National Park Service certification included in the nomination documentation. Signature of the Keeper Date of Action Amended Items in Nomination: The section for Period of Significance was not filled in. Ron Andrews with the MD SHPO clarified that the nomination should be amended to have the Period of Significance correspond to the Significant Dates noted, 1914-1916. The nomination is amended per State request. DISTRIBUTION: National Register property file Nominating Authority (without nomination attachment) NPS Fom, 10-900 B-4171 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts. See instructions in Guidelines for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the requested information. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, styles, materials, and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions. For additional space use continuation sheets (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. 1. Name of Property , historic name Charlcote House (preferred) other names/site number Frick. James Swan. House B-4171 2. Location street & number 15 Charlcot.e Place I I not for publication city, town Baltimore |—|vicinity state Maryland code MP county Independent. code 5in zip code _J__j_ 3. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property [~X~1 private _] building(s) Contributing Noncontributing I | public-local __] district 2 buildings I I public-State j I site sites I I public-Federal LH structure structures I I object objects 2 0 Total Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously _/A listed in the National Register N/A 4. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this nomination 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 requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. See continuation sheet. ——-;/ • 'S~^V _^*— — 'Syr' , / -' y Signature of certifying official STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER BitT" State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property LJ meets LJdoes not meet the National Register criteria. CUsee continuation sheet. Signature of commenting or other official Date State or Federal agency and bureau 5. National Park Service Certification I, hereby, certify that this property is: I I entered in the National Register. I See continuation sheet. I I determined eligible for the National Register. LJ See continuation sheet. LJ determined not eligible for the National Register. LJ removed from the National Register. LJ other, (explain:) Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 6. Function or Use B-4171 Historic Functions (enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/Single dwelling DOMESTIC/Single dwelling 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (enter categories from instructions) (enter categories from instructions) foundation STONE CLASSICAL REVIVAL - Neo-Classical Revival waiis BRICK roof OTHER: Slag other TRIM: Wood Describe present and historic physical appearance. DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Charlcote House is a three-story brick detached Classical Revival dwelling built about 1914-1916 in the Guilford development of Baltimore County (now Baltimore City), Maryland. The house is basically rectangular and is set on an east-west axis with the principal entrance in the five-bay north elevation. The entrance is recessed and elaborated by Composite columns in antis. The five-bay south elevation has a central bow element with Composite-capped pilasters and pedimented French doors opening on a terrace. At the east and west ends of the house are enclosed one-story sun porches. The hipped roof is hidden by a plain parapet. The principal rooms are arranged around a T-shaped entry and cross hall paved with marble tiles. The three largest rooms face south and were originally connected enfilade, but the doorway between the drawing room and the library is now closed off. A reception room and office or small library flank the entrance hall and the main staircase rises from the west end of the cross hall. The second floor contains five bedrooms and service rooms. The third floor contains servants' rooms divided by a wall down the central hall to separate white and black employees. The only other structure on the property is a small brick garage directly north of the house. The lot is shield-shaped with its two buildings placed toward the north side and focused south toward the point of the lawn which is enclosed by a brick wall with a wrought iron decorative arc at the south point. The lot contains large trees and groups of shrubbery possibly based on the original landscape plan by the Olmsted Brothers. The house is virtually unaltered since its construction except for minor changes in doorways on the first floor. Its style, size, and setting are eloquent statements of the social and economic status of its original and subsequent owners. DO See continuation sheet for General description NPSFom.10«00« 0MB AfW NO,02+001. (Mt) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Charlcote House B-4171 Baltimore Maryland Section number 7 Page GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Charlcote House is an early 20th century detached dwelling built in a generally rectangular plan on an east-west axis with the main floor rooms arranged around a T-shaped central hall. The principal entrance is on the north elevation. The house has three stories and a full basement. The north and south elevations each have five bays with the central feature dominating. On the north, the central bay is recessed with the entrance set off by two Composite columns in antis. On the south, the central bay is bowed and subdivided by four pilasters with Composite capitals. The walls are red brick with wood trim at the cornice, door and window surrounds, columns, and pilasters. The Flemish bond brickwork is found on all exposed masonry surfaces, including the detached garage. The wood trim of the modillion cornice and the columns, pilasters, and principal door surrounds is painted with gray textured paint to simulate stone. The roof is hipped, but is concealed behind the solid brick parapet extending around the roofline. The v/est end of the house has an enclosed one-story porch. Large multiple light windows form most of the wall structure and French doors open from the west wall onto a flight of steps to the lawn. The east end of the house has a second smaller enclosed perch, designated as "breakfast porch" on the attached floor plan. This room also has multiple light windows on two sides. The remainder of the east end is occupied by the pantry and servants' dining hall. Iron balustrades top both the east and west porch wings. Most of the windows on the first story are twelve over twelve, except those in the bow section of the south elevation, where nine over twelve windows reaching to the floor flank the French doors giving access to the terrace. The second story windows are primarily eight over eight. On the second story above the west sun porch are two large windows lighting the staircase. Smaller corresponding windows are located on the east end above the breakfast porch and service wing. The principal exterior doorways are on the north and south elevations. The north door surround has a tabernacle frame with fluted pilasters, rosettes, and a blank paneled frieze below a broken dentiled pediment with central urn. The doors are fourteen-1ight French doors. The south doorway also has a tabernacle surround with French doors. The overdoor modillion pediment tops a fluted frieze with side consoles and a central garlanded panel. Three main chimneys rise from the roof at the center and each end of the house, with a smaller chimney near the center north side. The principal decorative elements on the exterior are concentrated at the cornice line and around the doorways.