Lorraine Park Cemetery Gate Lodge

The Lorraine Park Cemetery Gate Lodge is a stone and frame building in Woodlawn, Baltimore County, with one and a half stories and Queen Anne architectural features. Architect Henry F. Brauns designed the structure with the characteristic details of this style.

The building was constructed in 1884 as the entrance to Lorraine Park Cemetery, which opened in 1883. The cemetery was established to gather remains from 25 other burial grounds across the region.

The gate lodge represents the architectural tastes of late 19th-century Maryland, with ornate cast-iron and wrought-iron cemetery gates that reflect the era's decorative style. The metalwork on display shows the craftsmanship valued during that period.

The lodge is accessible during weekday business hours, when cemetery staff can assist visitors with genealogical questions and record searches. It is helpful to check in advance whether specific information you need is available.

The cemetery maintains detailed burial records from 1883 to 1929 that were compiled into a special publication. These records make the grounds a valuable resource for family researchers tracing ancestors from that era.