Mount Airy Historic District

Mount Airy Historic District is a 102-acre area with commercial buildings, residences, and three churches built mainly between 1880 and 1920. The structures display styles from late Victorian to Bungalow periods and spread along Main Street and nearby streets.

The area developed into a railroad center after the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station opened in 1882, following the arrival of trains in 1838. Multiple fires between 1903 and 1926 destroyed many buildings, leading to rebuilding and changes in how the district looked.

The streets show mainly houses built in styles from the late 1800s to early 1900s, with details that reveal how craftspeople worked then. You can see how the buildings shaped the neighborhood and what role churches and shops played in people's daily life.

The best way to explore the area is a relaxed walk through Main Street and surrounding streets. There are many buildings to see, so take your time and notice the differences between older and newer structures.

The rebuild structures after the fires often display more modern construction methods, giving them a different look than the original buildings. Those who look closely can read these changes in the architecture and trace the story of the place through its facades.