Seton Hill Historic District
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Seton Hill Historic District is a historic district
in Baltimore, Maryland. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1975.
It includes St. Mary's Seminary Chapel
, which is a National Historic Landmark
. It also includes Mother Seton House
, separately listed on the National Register.
Historic district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries, historic districts receive legal protection from development....
in Baltimore, Maryland. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1975.
It includes St. Mary's Seminary Chapel
St. Mary's Seminary Chapel
St. Mary's Seminary Chapel, located at 600 North Paca Street in Baltimore, Maryland, is the oldest Neo-Gothic style church in the United States. It was built from 1806 through 1808 by French architect Maximilian Godefroy for the Sulpician priests of St. Mary's Seminary. Godefroy claimed that his...
, which is a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
. It also includes Mother Seton House
Mother Seton House
Mother Seton House is a historic home located on the grounds of St. Mary’s Seminary at Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is a -story red brick house that is similar to other small homes built in the early 19th century for the predominantly French community nearby...
, separately listed on the National Register.