National Park Seminary

The National Park Seminary combines multiple architectural styles, including Victorian designs, with structures such as a Dutch windmill and Japanese pagoda spread across the grounds.

Originally established as a resort hotel in 1887, the complex transformed into a prestigious women's educational institution from 1894 until its acquisition by the US Army in 1942.

The buildings reflect changing American educational standards, from its period as a women's finishing school to its later role as a military medical facility.

Located near the Capital Beltway, the site now contains residential units, including condominiums and townhouses, with guided tours available throughout the complex.

The property features architectural contributions from Emily Elizabeth Holman, who incorporated unusual elements like an English castle and Italian villa into the campus design.

Location: Montgomery County

Architects: Emily Elizabeth Holman, Thomas Franklin Schneider

Address: 2805 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910

GPS coordinates: 39.01094,-77.05665

Latest update: September 24, 2025 10:13