Bounded by E. Lake, Melrose and Gittings Aves., York Rd., Charles Rd., Charlesbrooke and Overbrook Rds., Baltimore, Maryland. County/parish: Baltimore.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places December 24, 2008. NRIS 08001217.
395 contributing buildings.
Bellona–Gittings Historic District is a national historic district located at Baltimore, Maryland.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
The resources of the district total 449, which includes 374 residences, associated garages, and one commercial property which is a one story brick store building used for a neighborhood pharmacy and wine store. The architecture of this building harmonizes with the surrounding buildings. Of these resources, 395 are contributing and are characterized by a high level of architectural integrity. Most of the 54 noncontributing resources were constructed later than the period of significance.
"Gittings" is named for the Gittings family, once one of the wealthiest families in the city, and one of the largest real estate holders.
(read more...)National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/106776430