Professional Documents
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the Preservationist
Spring 2005
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Two Districts in Montgomery County
Listed in National Historic Register
In December 2004, two neighborhoods in in size than those in Hammond Wood. These
Silver Spring and one block in Takoma Park homes are identified by their extremely large
were listed on the National Register of Historic chimneys, which often pierce the eave line of
Places as historic districts. The project began the house and their large corner window walls.
with a grant from the Maryland Historical Additionally, five houses on Takoma Avenue also One-story Goodman-
Trust to the Historic Preservation Section to by Mr. Goodman were listed on the National designed house in Hammond
study contemporary architecture. The county Register as a third historic district. Wood.
sponsored a symposium in 2003 at which
The Goodman homes are noted for their
architects, preservationists, community residents,
simplicity yet elegance of design and can be
and the builders of modern communities were
identified by open planning, the use of window
invited to discuss how best to preserve buildings
wall framing as structure, and large brick façades
from the recent past. At this meeting, residents
containing chimneys. Goodman’s land-planning
of houses by architect Charles M. Goodman
goals were considered avant-garde at the time
were recruited to assist the Historic Preservation
and included: 1) retention of existing topography,
Section in surveying their neighborhoods.
2) preservation of trees, 3) construction of roads
Enthusiasm for these modest yet remarkable
to fit existing grades, 4) multiple house types to
homes was abundant.
give community differentiation, and 5) atypical
Goodman, a nationally regarded architect, orientation of buildings on the lots to provide
is best known for Hollin Hills in Virginia, but privacy.
his Montgomery County work is extensive,
After contributing countless hours to
including neighborhoods in Wheaton, Potomac,
surveying houses and writing up National
Silver Spring, and Hillandale. Two “merchant-
Register nominations, neighbors in the
builder” neighborhoods that received National
designated districts are continuing to strengthen
Register historic district designation are
community pride. Residents of the remaining
Hammond Wood, built in 1951, and Rock Creek
Goodman communities are encouraged to submit
Woods, in 1958. Hammond Wood comprises
historic district nominations to the Maryland
over 55 homes bounded by Connecticut Avenue,
Historical Trust under the Charles M. Goodman
Veirs Mill Road, and University Boulevard. The
multiple property nomination, making them
community was featured in the May 1952 issue
eligible for state income tax credits.
of Progressive Architecture. Rock Creek Woods
is comprised of over 75 homes more generous
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April 27 HPC Meeting, 7:30 p.m., MRO
Calendar Through July Exhibit: Among My Souvenirs: Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring.
Keepsakes and Mementos. Beall-Dawson House, Call 301-563-3400. www.mc-mncppc.org
111 West Montgomery Ave., Rockville. Tuesdays
May
through Sundays, 12:30-4:30 PM. Call 301-762-
9 & 10 2005 Annual Preservation & Revitaliza-
1492. www.montgomeryhistory.org
tion Conference, Baltimore. www.preservation-
Through April 30 Exhibit: The Story of Harness maryland.org. 410-685-2886, ext. 302.
Racing by Currier and Ives. Waters House,
11 HPC Meeting, 7:30 p.m., MRO Auditorium,
12535 Milestone Manor Lane, Germantown.
8787 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Call 301-563-
Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 AM-4 PM.
3400. www.mc-mncppc.org
301-515-2887. www.montgomeryhistory.org
21 Homes and Hospitality Tour, Rockville,
13 HPC Meeting, 7:30 PM, MRO Auditorium,
4-8 PM. A Progression Through Time tour of
8787 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Call 301-563-
historic homes with gourmet hors d’oeuvres
3400. www.mc-mncppc.org
from Rockville’s finest restaurants. For ticket
16 The Lincoln Assassination: 140th Anniversary, information contact Peerless Rockville, 301-762-
with Professor Bernie Siler, Montgomery 0096, manager@peerlessrockville.org.
College. 7 PM. Waters House, 12535 Milestone
25 HPC Meeting, 7:30 PM, MRO Auditorium,
Manor Lane, Germantown. Germantown
8787 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Call 301-563-
Historical Society. Free. 301-972-0795. www.
3400. www.mc-mncppc.org
germantownmdhistory.org.
June
19 Underground Railroad in Delaware, Maryland,
3 2005 Annual Montgomery County
and West Virginia, with Dr. William Switala of
Preservation Awards. 6 PM., Thomas Cannery,
Duquesne University, followed by a book-signing.
Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg. www.
Beall-Dawson House, 111 West Montgomery
montgomerypreservation.org., Judy Christensen,
Ave., Rockville. Free, reservations required: 301-
240-314-8232.
762-1492. www.montgomeryhistory.org.
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through the Maryland Historical Trust, a division of the Department of Housing and Community Development, State of Maryland. However, the contents and opinions
do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of these agencies. Nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommenda-
tion by these agencies.
Non-discrimination: The Montgomery County historic preservation program receives Federal funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of the U.S. Department
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