Fairmount Heights in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charity Hall
715 61st Avenue
— Documented Property, Built c. 1908 —
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 4, 2018
1. Charity Hall Marker
Inscription.
Charity Hall, although drastically altered from its original form, is an important historic feature of the Fairmount Heights community. The main block of the building was constructed by the Fairmount Heights Mutual Improvement Company to serve as a public hall for religious, charitable, and social functions. The Mutual Improvement Company was organized by architect William Pittman. In 1908, the company purchased two unimproved lots on Chapel Avenue, now 61st Avenue and erected the main part of the building following Pittman's design. The building briefly housed the Fairmount Methodist Church and served as the public school until 1912. In 1924, two additional lots were purchased by Malkiah Charity, one of the original directors of the Mutual Improvement Company. The hall suffered serious damage by fire and was rebuilt in the 1960’s. In recent years, the building has been enlarged by both a tear wing and two asymmetrical additions. ,
Funded By The Maryland Department Of Housing And Community Development. , Sponsored By The Mayor And Town Council Of Fairmount Heights. 2016.
Charity Hall, although drastically altered from its original form, is an important historic feature of the Fairmount Heights community. The main block of the building was constructed by the Fairmount Heights Mutual Improvement Company to serve as a public hall for religious, charitable, and social functions. The Mutual Improvement Company was organized by architect William Pittman. In 1908, the company purchased two unimproved lots on Chapel Avenue, now 61st Avenue and erected the main part of the building following Pittman's design. The building briefly housed the Fairmount Methodist Church and served as the public school until 1912. In 1924, two additional lots were purchased by Malkiah Charity, one of the original directors of the Mutual Improvement Company. The hall suffered serious damage by fire and was rebuilt in the 1960’s. In recent years, the building has been enlarged by both a tear wing and two asymmetrical additions.
Funded By The Maryland Department Of Housing And Community Development.
Sponsored By The Mayor And Town Council Of Fairmount Heights. 2016
Erected by Town of Fairmount Heights, Maryland. (Marker Number 72-09-38.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans
Location. 38° 53.898′ N, 76° 54.77′ W. Marker is in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is at the intersection of 61st Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 61st Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 61st Avenue, Capitol Heights MD 20743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 12, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
