The Stafford Apartments, Historic apartment building in Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, United States
The Stafford is a tall brick structure featuring arched windows and ornamental balconies located at Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore. The building combines residential spaces with views toward Washington Monument and the Peabody Institute, presenting architecture from the 1890s adapted for modern apartment living.
The building was designed by architect Charles E. Cassell in 1894 and initially opened as a luxury hotel. It later underwent conversion into residential apartments while retaining its original architectural framework.
The building maintains a strong connection to Johns Hopkins University and serves as preferred housing for Peabody Institute students. Residents live within elegant spaces that preserve the original architectural details from its earlier years.
The building is located centrally at Mount Vernon Place with pedestrian access to various parts of the city and nearby institutions. The site offers good accessibility, though visitors should note this is a private residential building with limited interior access for the general public.
The building was originally conceived as one of Baltimore's grandest hotels with lavishly decorated interiors. This luxurious heritage remains visible today in the architectural details that characterize the residential complex.
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