Henry August Rowland House, Baltimore

Name: Henry August Rowland House
Address: 915 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, United States

#328 among attractions in Baltimore

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The Henry August Rowland House is a historic row house at 915 Cathedral Street in Baltimore, Maryland. Built in the 1880s, this nondescript row house is historically important as the home of physicist Henry Augustus Rowland from 1889-90 until his death in 1901. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975. ()

Built: 1885 (139 years ago)Coordinates: 39°18'2"N, 76°37'2"W

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915 Cathedral StreetCentral Baltimore (Mid-Town Belvedere)Baltimore United States

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Day trips

Henry August Rowland House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walters Art Museum, Washington Monument, Lyric Performing Arts Center, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

~1460 ftS
Ancient and 18th-19th century art
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
8 min walk • The Walters Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a cultural gem that boasts an extensive collection of art from around the world. This prestigious institution is renowned for its assemblage of treasures ranging from pre-dynastic Egyptian...
~1170 ftS
Memorial, Historical place, Park
Washington Monument, Baltimore
6 min walk • The Washington Monument in Baltimore stands as a testament to the city's historical significance and its veneration of one of America's founding fathers, George Washington. This memorial, located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, is not to be confused with...
~1990 ftN
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Lyric Performing Arts Center, Baltimore
10 min walk • The Lyric Performing Arts Center is a music venue in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, located close to the University of Baltimore law school.
~1340 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore
7 min walk • The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, often referred to simply as the Meyerhoff, is a music venue that opened September 16, 1982, at 1212 Cathedral Street in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The main auditorium has a seating capacity of 2,443 and is home to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
~1320 ftSE
Church
St. Ignatius Church, Baltimore
7 min walk • St. Ignatius Church is a historic Catholic church in Baltimore, Maryland within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Established and administered by the Society of Jesus, the church is dedicated to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the order's founder.
~750 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
First Presbyterian Church and Manse, Baltimore
4 min walk • First Presbyterian Church and Manse is a historic Presbyterian church located at West Madison Street and Park Avenue in the Mount Vernon-Belvedere neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The church is a rectangular brick building with a central tower flanked by protruding octagonal turrets at each corner.
~1410 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Center Stage, Baltimore
7 min walk • Center Stage is the state theater of Maryland, and Baltimore's largest professional producing theater. Center Stage began in a converted gymnasium in 1963 as a full arena theatre that seated 240 people.
~1370 ftW
Church
Mount Calvary Church, Baltimore
7 min walk • Mount Calvary Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in the Seton Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. The church was founded in 1842 as a mission congregation within the Episcopal Church and is now a community within the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter of the Catholic Church.
~1760 ftS
Museum, Art gallery
C. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore
9 min walk • The C. Grimaldis Gallery is a contemporary and modern art gallery established in 1977 by Constantine Grimaldis. It is the longest continually operating gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.
~1370 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore
7 min walk • The Maryland Center for History and Culture, founded on March 1, 1844, is the oldest cultural institution in the U.S. state of Maryland. The organization "collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage".
~1920 ftN
Universities and schools
University of Baltimore, Baltimore
10 min walk • The University of Baltimore is a public university in Baltimore, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. UB's schools and colleges provide education in business, law, public affairs, and the applied arts and sciences.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Henry August Rowland House?

Nearby attractions include First Presbyterian Church and Manse, Baltimore (4 min walk), Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center, Baltimore (4 min walk), Roger B. Taney Sculpture, Baltimore (5 min walk), Grace and St. Peter's Church, Baltimore (5 min walk).

How to get to Henry August Rowland House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Henry August Rowland House:

Bus

Cathedral Street & Eager Street Southbound • Lines: 51 (2 min walk)
Eager Street • Lines: Purple (3 min walk)

Light rail

Cultural Center • Lines: Lr (8 min walk)
Mount Vernon • Lines: Lr (8 min walk)

Metro

State Center/Cultural Center • Lines: M (9 min walk)
Lexington Market • Lines: M (15 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Penn Station (13 min walk)
Baltimore Camden Station (30 min walk)