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Photographs
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Hampden Hall
Hampden, Baltimore
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Hampden Hall at Roland Avenue and 36th Street is shown here in an August 29, 1909 image. Architectural historian Randolph Chalfant ascribed the design to J. Appleton Wilson. The Maryland Journal, August 19, 1882, credits bricklayer F.J. Hutchins with being the contractor. The hall was described as being "three stories with pressed brick front and marble trimmings". "The large town hall at Hampden which was begun two years ago, will be ready for occupancy in the course of a week. The hall is a handsome brick structure on [a] stone foundation, 44 by 90 feet, three stories and basement with slate roof. The lower story is divided into stores. On the second floor is the main hall, 40 by 76 feet, which will be for balls, theatrical entertainment and public meetings. The third floor will be used for lodge meetings by various societies. The hall is on the Southeast corner of Roland and Third Avenues, and commands a fine view of the city. The cost of the building is $16,000. It was begun by a stock company that failed before the roof was on, and Mr. Geo G Hooper, who bought it at auction, finished it.". (Argus, April 26, 1884) "On Monday...Mr. Geo E. Stocksdale, auctioneer, sold the building to Mr. Geo. G. Hooper, an attorney, the unfinished hall at Woodbery [sic] for $6,000 to Mr. Joseph Matthews. The building was undertaken under the auspices of the Temple Building and Loan Association of Baltimore County. Thirteen thousand dollars has already been expensed on the building, including $5,000 for the mortgage claim. It is estimated that $8,000 more will be required to complete the building". [Thus, the building would seem to have been called at various times the Temple and Hampden Hall. As not uncommon, this writer had confused Woodberry and Hampden].
Date: 1909
Photographer: News American
Source: Jacques Kelly
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A December 1986 view of Hampden Hall, a Victorian structure, which was three stories high, with pressed brick front and marble trim.
Date: 1986
Photographer: John W. McGrain
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This photograph shows Hampden Hall on the southeast corner of 36th Street and Roland Avenue in Baltimore.
Date: January 1987
Photographer: John W. McGrain
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This is a front view of Hampden Hall on the southeast corner of Roland and Third Avenues. The building was designed by J. Appleton Wilson, and was completed in 1882 at a cost of $16,000.
Date: December 1986
Photographer: John W. McGrain
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