HAMMOND-HARWOOD HOUSE

ANNAPOLIS, MD

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The Hammond-Harwood House is a historic mansion located in Annapolis, Maryland. The house was built in the 18th century and is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the United States. It was designed by architect William Buckland and built between 1774 and 1776 for wealthy merchant Matthias Hammond.

The house is a two-and-a-half-story brick building with a central pediment and a symmetrical facade. It features a Palladian-style entrance with a fanlight, fluted columns, and a pediment. The interior of the house is equally impressive, with elaborate plasterwork, carved woodwork, and period furniture.

The Hammond-Harwood House has been open to the public since 1940 and is now a museum. Visitors can tour the house and see the original furnishings and decor, as well as learn about the history of the Hammond and Harwood families who lived there. The museum also hosts exhibits and events related to the history of Annapolis and Maryland.

In addition to its architectural and historical significance, the Hammond-Harwood House is also known for its beautiful gardens. The formal garden features boxwood hedges, a central fountain, and a sundial. There is also a vegetable garden and a butterfly garden on the grounds.

HAMMOND-HARWOOD HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ANNAPOLIS MD. US MID #8402400316

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 198,036 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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HAMMOND HARWOOD HOUSE ASSOC INC
19 MARYLAND AVE
ANNAPOLIS
MD
21401-1626

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HAMMOND-HARWOOD HOUSE Information

MID # 8402400316
Name HAMMOND HARWOOD HOUSE ASSOC INC
Alternate Name HAMMOND-HARWOOD HOUSE
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 520607900
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 222,847
REVENUE 198,036
LAT/LONG 38.980854, -76.488717
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 706101
US Census Block: 2016