Hollins-Roundhouse Historic District

The Hollins-Roundhouse Historic District is a neighborhood in Baltimore filled with dozens of brick rowhouses built in the 1800s, stretching north of the railroad yard and shops. These buildings line West Baltimore Street and Schroeder Street and display different building styles from various decades.

The neighborhood began taking shape in the 1830s when the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad established manufacturing workshops here, drawing many workers to the area. This industrial foundation drove the construction of homes for railroad employees and their families.

From the 1880s through the 1920s, this neighborhood served as a major hub for Lithuanian immigrants who built their community hall on Hollins Street and created a vibrant social life in the area.

Visitors can walk through the neighborhood and view the street facades from different angles to appreciate the architectural variety. The area is accessible by public transportation and has parking available for those arriving by car.

The northeastern section displays particularly elegant three-story homes built between 1850 and 1890 in Greek Revival and Italianate styles for affluent business owners and professionals. These structures stand apart from the simpler worker housing elsewhere and reveal the social divisions that existed within the community.

Location: Baltimore

GPS coordinates: 39.28890,-76.63390

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43