16 Altamont Terrace

16 Altamont Terrace

16 Altamont Terrace, March 2011
Location NE corner of Altamont Ter. and Union St., Cumberland, Maryland
Coordinates 39°39′7″N 78°45′23″W / 39.65194°N 78.75639°W / 39.65194; -78.75639Coordinates: 39°39′7″N 78°45′23″W / 39.65194°N 78.75639°W / 39.65194; -78.75639
Area 0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built 1851 (1851)
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP Reference # 75000858[1]
Added to NRHP July 7, 1975

16 Altamont Terrace is a historic home in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, United States. Built circa 1851, it is an example of Greek Revival architecture, with an Ionic portico above a stone foundation and cast iron balconies. The house served as the Allegany County hospital from 1889 to 1890. The building was converted into apartments in about 1905.[2]

16 Altamont Terrace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Ronald Andrews (June 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: 16 Altamont Terrace" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved 2016-01-01.

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