H.V. Davis House - South Chesapeake City Historic District - Chesapeake City, MD
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N 39° 31.594 W 075° 48.849
18S E 430026 N 4375529
One of many historic homes in Chesapeake City, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM17J1G
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 02/25/2023
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The plaque says, "This Federal-Italianate home was originally a two story school house and Odd Fellows lodge. In 1872, the three story front section was built by Joseph Hedrick, the official of the C&D Canal. In 1879, Mr. Hedrick was caught using canal funds to finance the work; he left the country and the house was sold at public auction. Joseph Steele purchased the home and erected the iron fence which bears the Steele name. In 1926, the Howard family purchased the home. Their daughter, Eloise, married Dr. H.V. Davis in 1938. The left side of the home was used as Dr. Davis' medical offices until his retirement in 1978. In 1984, the Lees purchased the home for their residence."
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): South Chesapeake City Historic District
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
Address:
Chesapeake City, MD, USA
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)
Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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