Tuscany-Canterbury Historic District

  • Also Known As: B-1300

  • Vicinity: Roughly bounded by Charles St, University Pkwy, Stony Run, and Warrenton Rd
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Historic District

The Tuscany‐Canterbury Historic District is a suburban neighborhood in northern Baltimore, Maryland, that primarily developed during the period 1911 ‐ 1940. The predominantly residential district is characterized by 175 contributing resources, mostly attached houses in a variety of early 20th century revival styles. The resources within the district reflect a high standard of architectural quality in their design, materials, and construction, and are uniformly well‐preserved. Several early mid‐ and high‐rise apartment buildings contribute to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the neighborhood. A c 1892 Victorian cottage also survives within the district, reflecting the rural heritage of the area. ‐ NRHP


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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Morris, George R., Architect
John A Ahlers Architect

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Particulars for Tuscany-Canterbury Historic District:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Area of Significance Community Planning and Development
Sight Category Historic District
Criteria Historic Event
Architectural Style Late 19th and 20th century revivals
Historic Use Multiple dwelling
Owner Private
Historic Use Religious Property
Historic Use School
Historic Use Single dwelling
Architectural Style Tudor Revival



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration: 28th October 2001

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name: Tuscany--Canterbury Historic District
Registry Address: Roughly bounded by Charles St., University Pkwy., Stony Run, and Warrenton Rd.
Registry Number: 01001182
Resource Type: District
Owner: Private, Local
Architect: Morris, George R.,; Ahlers, John A., et al.
Architectural Style: Late 19th and 20th century revivals, Tudor revival
Attribute: et al.
Area in Acres: 85
Contributing Buildings: 175
Non-Contributing Buildings: 12
Other Certification: Date received-pending nomination
Certification: Listed in the National Register
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: Local
Area of Significance: Architecture, Community Planning and Development
Applicable Criteria: Event, Architecture-Engineering
Historic Function: Religion, Education, Domestic
Historic Sub-Function: Single dwelling, Religious structure, School, Multiple dwelling
Current Function: Domestic, Religion, Education
Current Sub-Function: Single dwelling Multiple dwelling Religious structure School

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