College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Holbrook House
City of College Park
The Holbrook House was built in 1927. It is a two-story, stucco-covered frame dwelling in the Spanish Mission style with a hip roof, decorative-shaped parapets, projecting bays and an open porch. It is an excellent example of a mail-order house and one of two examples of the Alhambra model from Sears Roebuck and Company known to exist in Prince George's County today. Interiors include oak moldings and brick mantels.
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Use of mail-order companies was one of the ways in which houses were constructed quickly and inexpensively. This advertisement for the Alhambra model from the Sears Roebuck and Company catalog describes the features of the 4-bedroom home.
Erected by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 38° 58.858′ N, 76° 55.954′ W. Marker is in College Park, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is on College Avenue west of Rhode Island Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4618 College
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harrison Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Cory House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trolley Trail (about 700 feet away); Old Town (about 700 feet away); Old Parish House (about 800 feet away); McDonnell House (about 800 feet away); In Recognition of Rose Greene Colby (approx. 0.2 miles away); Graham Cracker (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Park.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2018
3. Holbrook House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2018
4. Curvilinear Dormer
Internet Archive
5. The Alhambra, No. 7090
“Already Cut” and Fitted
$2,414.00
“Already Cut” and Fitted
$2,414.00
From Honor Bilt Modern Homes, Sears and Roebuck, 1921.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 901 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 31, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
