User:Praxidicae/Patterson Park Pagoda
Patterson Park Pagoda | |
.jpg) Patterson Park Pagoda during Christmas | |
| Location | Patterson Park, Baltimore City, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Built | 1892 |
| Architect | George A. Frederick |
The Patterson Park Observatory, commonly known as the Patterson Park Pagoda is a National Historic Landmark in Patterson Park, Baltimore City. It is situated on Hampstead Hill, where soldiers and citizens rallied in 1814 against the British invasion.[1]
History
[edit]The Pagoda was designed in 1890 by Charles H. Latrobe who was the General Superintendent and Engineer under the The Park Commission, led along with architect George A. Frederick, who also designed Baltimore City Hall.[2]. It was designed as a people's lookout tower with an Asian motif, inspired by Latrobe's fascination with the East.[3]
Reopening
[edit]The Pagoda re-opened on April 25th, 2002 after a $500,00 total refurbishment.
References
[edit]- ^ Baltimore neighborhoods. Arcadia Pub. p. 62. ISBN 9780738552903.
- ^ Lantz, Emily Emerson (14 Mar 1920). "Designer of City Hall, Still Hale and Hearty, Tells of His Long Career". The Baltimore Sun. The Baltimore Sun. pp. 8B.
- ^ Kelly, Jacques (April 25, 2002). "Patterson Park pagoda, good as new". The Baltimore Sun. p. 3T.