North Central Historic District, Baltimore

Name: North Central Historic District
Address: Baltimore, United States

#514 among attractions in Baltimore

Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture, Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

North Central Historic District is a national historic district in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is an area of approximately 25 city blocks directly north of downtown Baltimore and includes 630 buildings. The roughly triangular-shaped, mixed-use district comprises late-19th century row housing, commercial storefronts from the turn of the 20th century through the 1950s, large industrial buildings, several older theatres, a church, and two school buildings. A broad variety of row house sizes and types reflects the diversity of the neighborhood's residents, ranging from the large and architecturally elaborate dwellings of the upper class to the small alley houses of working-class African Americans. ()

Coordinates: 39°18'34"N, 76°36'48"W

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Northern Baltimore (Greenmount West)Baltimore United States

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Day trips

North Central Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Green Mount Cemetery, Lyric Performing Arts Center, Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

~1940 ftE
Cemetery
Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore
10 min walk • Green Mount Cemetery stands as a serene and historic oasis in the bustling city of Baltimore, United States. Established in 1838, this garden cemetery, sprawling over 68 acres, is known for its lush greenery, elaborate sculptures, and Victorian-era monuments.
~1890 ftSW
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.
0.6 miW
Church
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, Baltimore
16 min walk • Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. is a large, Gothic Revival-style church built in 1870 and located at Park Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in the city's Bolton Hill neighborhood.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore
13 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.
~1650 ftSW
Universities and schools
University of Baltimore, Baltimore
8 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.
~1990 ftN
Church
Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, Baltimore
10 min walk • Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, formerly known as First Methodist Episcopal Church, and earlier founded as Lovely Lane Chapel is a historic United Methodist church located at Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
~750 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
Charles Theatre, Baltimore
4 min walk • The Charles Theatre, often referred to as simply The Charles, is the oldest movie theatre in Baltimore. The theatre is a Beaux-Arts building designed as a streetcar barn in 1892 by Jackson C. Gott, located in what is now the Station North arts and entertainment district.
0.4 miSW
Church
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore
11 min walk • The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation is a church of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the oldest of the 18 Greek Orthodox parishes in Maryland. The cathedral is an important center of Greek-American culture in Baltimore, and hosts an annual Greek Food Festival.
0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Baltimore Theatre Project, Baltimore
11 min walk • The Baltimore Theatre Project is a performing arts center located at 45 West Preston Street in Baltimore, Maryland.
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues
Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Baltimore
13 min walk • The Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument was a monument in Baltimore, Maryland, installed in 1903 and removed in 2017.
~1110 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Parkway Theatre, Baltimore
6 min walk • The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway, or simply the Parkway, is a movie theater located at 5 West North Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. The Parkway is open as of May 3, 2017, and is the new permanent home of MdFF.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Central Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Buildings at 1601–1830 St. Paul Street and 12–20 E. Lafayette Street, Baltimore (3 min walk), Greenmount West, Baltimore (3 min walk), Station North Arts and Entertainment District, Baltimore (5 min walk), United States Parcel Post Station, Baltimore (6 min walk).

How to get to North Central Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Central Historic District:

Bus

Guilford Avenue & Lafayette Avenue Northbound • Lines: 53 (3 min walk)
Saint Paul Street & North Avenue Far-side Southbound • Lines: 103, 95, Gr, Sv (4 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Penn Station (5 min walk)

Light rail

Baltimore Penn Station • Lines: Lr (5 min walk)
Mount Royal/MICA • Lines: Lr (10 min walk)

Metro

State Center/Cultural Center • Lines: M (20 min walk)
Lexington Market • Lines: M (32 min walk)