Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church and Asbury House
Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church and Asbury House, Gothic Revival church in Mount Vernon Place Historic District, Baltimore, United States.
Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church is a Gothic Revival structure with three spires and a distinctive green metabasalt exterior accented with brownstone ornaments. The building sits adjacent to the Washington Monument as part of a unified historic plaza and includes the neighboring Asbury House as an architectural companion.
Construction began in 1850 and was completed in 1872, shaping the development of Mount Vernon Place during the 19th century. The site holds historical connection to Francis Scott Key, who spent his final days there.
The church anchors Mount Vernon Place as a gathering space for the local community and remains a focal point of the neighborhood's identity. The plaza itself was designed to foster both spiritual and social connections among residents.
The main sanctuary accommodates hundreds of visitors and provides clear sightlines throughout the interior space. The adjacent Asbury House is easily accessible and displays additional areas including a decorated library and meeting rooms.
The large rose window inside follows the design tradition of French cathedrals and brings European architectural influence to an American setting. This distinctive feature represents a direct artistic connection to cathedral design across the Atlantic.
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