Forest Glen in Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
National Park Seminary
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 9, 2017
1. The Aloha cottage was built in 1898... Marker
National Park Seminary was a resort hotel from 1887 to 1893, a school for young women from 1894 to 1942, and a U.S. Army medical facility from 1942 to 2004. It is now a unique residential community.
The Aloha cottage was built in 1898 as a residence for the seminary's founders, John and Vesta Cassedy, and was later enlarged for use as a dormitory. It's name reflects the spirit with which they welcomes students into their home. The distinctive Porch of the Maidens with its row of caryatids, female figures used as columns, was added in the 1920s.
Erected by National Park Seminary.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 39° 0.648′ N, 77° 3.397′ W. Marker is in Silver Spring, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is in Forest Glen. Marker is at the intersection of Linden Lane and Ament Street, on the right when traveling east on Linden Lane. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named National Park Seminary (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named National Park Seminary (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named National Park Seminary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named National Park Seminary (about 400 feet away); The National Park Seminary Historic District (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named National Park Seminary (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named National Park Seminary (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named National Park Seminary (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Spring.
Also see . . .
1. National Park Seminary. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. National Park Seminary Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on March 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 9, 2017
2. The Aloha cottage was built in 1898... Marker
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 9, 2017
3. The Aloha cottage was built in 1898... Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, April 1, 2018
4. The Aloha cottage
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, April 1, 2018
5. The Aloha building
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, April 1, 2018
6. Dormer
This dormer is a remnant of the original cottage.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, April 1, 2018
7. Porch of the Maidens
Caryatids, balancing ionic capitals on their heads, support the brick porch of the Aloha Building.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, April 1, 2018
8. Caryatid
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, April 1, 2018
9. Caryatid
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 3, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7, 8, 9. submitted on April 4, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
