Founded in 1649, Annapolis is the capitol of Maryland and home to the U.S. Naval Academy. It is also home to the oldest state house in continuous legislative use. There are numerous other historical buildings in town, some of which can be seen in these photos.
The first shows laying brick on Main St. at Green in 1888.
This photo shows Main St. at Francis in 1925. Note the State House at the end of Francis.
Children at play on Francis at the same intersection in 1893.
State House
This is the third state house on the site. Construction began in 1772, but was not completed until 1797 due to the Revolutionary War. It’s dome measures 94 ft. tall and 55 ft. wide. Also, it is the largest 18th Century wooden structure of its kind made without nails. The first photo is dated 1872.
St. Anne’s Church
St. Anne’s Parish was established in 1692. The current church, the third on the site, was built in 1859. The first photo is dated 1910,
Maryland Inn
The Maryland Inn was built in 1776. Throughout its history, it was regarded as the finest hotel around, but nevermore than when dignitaries arrived during the brief period Annapolis was the nation’s capitol. The first photo is dated 1900.
Middleton Tavern
The building that would become the Middleton Tavern was built as a residence in 1740. It was established as an inn in 1750 to serve seafaring men but quickly became frequented by Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and other members of the Continental Congress. It is the oldest hotel in Maryland and one of the oldest, continuously operating in the U.S. The first photo is undated.
Ice Wagon on Pinckney St. ca.1935
110 Conduit St. Easter Sunday 1925. Note how the stairs are identical in each photo.
