Home of the Friendless, Historic shelter building in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Home of the Friendless stands as a multi-story structure featuring traditional architectural elements common to institutional buildings of its period.
The National Register of Historic Places listed this property in recognition of its role in providing shelter to orphaned children and women during critical times.
This institution represents early American social welfare efforts, demonstrating the development of community support systems in urban Maryland.
Researchers can access detailed records about the Home of the Friendless through the National Archives and Maryland State Historic Preservation Office.
The building's coordinates at 39.3022 latitude and -76.6292 longitude mark a physical testament to nineteenth-century social service architecture.
Location: Maryland
Architectural style: Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada
GPS coordinates: 39.30220,-76.62920
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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