Loch Raven in Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Schmuck House
ca 1785
The Schmuck House is thought to have been constructed circa 1785 by one of Towson's founding families, making it one of the oldest structures still standing in Towson. Features that make it an architectural standout are its faηade made of local stone, large fireplaces, carved paneling, and the formal fenestration (arrangement of windows and doors).
Surrounded by every imaginable indication of modern commercial life, the Schmuck House is a genuine relic -- a throwback to Towson's era as a crossroads town. Originally a private residence set on some 200 acres of land, over time the the Schmuck House has had its fair share of unlikely commercial uses, including general store, doctor's office, frame shop, palm reader, gun store and bridal salon.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 39° 24.13′ N, 76° 36.189′ W. Marker is in Towson, Maryland, in Baltimore County. It is in Loch Raven. It is at the intersection of York Road (Maryland Route 45) and Olympic Place, on the left when traveling west on York Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 York Road, Towson MD 21204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
