Mount Vernon in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Severn Building

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2016

1. The Severn Building Marker

Inscription. Designed by architect Charles E. Cassell and constructed it 1895. It was purchased by Caswell J. Caplan in 1976 and is still owned by his wife Constance and their children. The family is committed to maintaining and improving Mount Vernon; the park, historic buildings and cultural institutions.

The renovation, completed in December 2001, was designed by Cho Benn Holback and Associates, and funded with assistance from the Maryland Historic Trust and the National Park Service tax credit programs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 39° 17.876′ N, 76° 37.018′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Mount Vernon. Marker is at the intersection of Cathedral Street, on the left when traveling south on Cathedral Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Cathedral Street, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Garrett Jacobs Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Revival (within shouting distance of this marker); The Morison (within shouting distance of this marker); Murnaghan House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 800-810 Cathedral Street Row Houses

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(about 300 feet away); The American Psychoanalytic Association (about 300 feet away); The Revels (about 400 feet away); Hackerman House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2016

2. The Severn Building Marker

The Severn Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2016

3. The Severn Building

Close-up of image on marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2016

4. The Severn Building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 4, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.