History and Traditions
Hood College Historic District | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. Historic district | |
Hood College campus | |
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Location: | 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, Maryland |
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Coordinates: | 39°25′21″N 77°25′7″W / 39.4225°N 77.41861°W / 39.4225; -77.41861Coordinates: 39°25′21″N 77°25′7″W / 39.4225°N 77.41861°W / 39.4225; -77.41861 |
Area: | 50 acres (20 ha) |
Built: | 1868 |
Architect: | Culler, Lloyd Clayton; et.al. |
Architectural style: | Greek Revival, Italianate |
Governing body: | Private |
NRHP Reference#: | 02001581 |
Added to NRHP: | December 30, 2002 |
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