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Mencken, H. L., House

Mencken, H. L., House is a historic place in Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1983, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 83004384.

Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, MarylandListed July 28, 1983NRIS #83004384★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Mencken, H. L., House?

The H. L. Mencken House was the home of Baltimore Sun journalist and author Henry Louis Mencken, who lived here from 1883 until his death in 1956. The Italianate brick row house at 1524 Hollins Street in Baltimore was designated a Baltimore City Landmark in 1975, and as an individual National Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Mencken wrote of his home: "I have lived in one house in Baltimore for nearly 45 years. It has changed in that time, as I have—but somehow it still remains the same ... It is as much a part of me as my two hands. If I had to leave it I'd be as certainly crippled as if I lost a leg."

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The record

Listing details

Name
Mencken, H. L., House
City
Baltimore (Independent City)
County
Baltimore County
State
Maryland
Listed on the National Register
July 28, 1983
NRIS reference number
83004384
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.28772, -76.64186
When was Mencken, H. L., House listed on the National Register?

Mencken, H. L., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1983.

Where is Mencken, H. L., House located?

Mencken, H. L., House is located in Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland at approximately 39.28772, -76.64186. See the map above.

Is Mencken, H. L., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Mencken, H. L., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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