Wildfell, Federal architecture estate in Darlington, United States
The two-story octagonal building features an eight-sided roof crowned by a distinct octagonal captain's walk and flanked by two brick chimneys.
Constructed between 1847 and 1854, Wildfell served as the summer residence for the Jewett family of Baltimore until their departure in 1874.
The National Register of Historic Places listed property represents Federal architectural design with its symmetrical elements and classical proportions typical of early American buildings.
The property contains four interior fireplaces serving primary living areas, modern additions from 2011, and a three-sided porch facing east, southeast, and south.
Naval carpenter William Hensel constructed the house using wood salvaged from an abandoned Baltimore clipper ship that participated in the War of 1812.
Location: Maryland
Architectural style: Federal architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.65110,-76.21970
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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