Endangered Maryland 2012

Now in its sixth year, Endangered Maryland is a partnership between Preservation Maryland (the state's oldest historic-preservation organization) and Maryland Life. Since its debut, 64 properties have made the list. To date, only one—the Carver Heights USO/Community Center—has been lost.

“I am continually amazed by the dedication of those working to save these irreplaceable sites,” says Feldt, education and outreach director for Preservation Maryland.

“While 64 may seem like a lot, there are many more sites in need of attention. And while we do have repeat nominators, I am pleased that, each year, new nominators come forward to share the story of a site dear to them.”

While not every nominated site* can be named to the list, all nominees receive feedback about their applications and are offered counseling by Preservation Maryland, the Maryland Historical Trust, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, or historical societies about fundraising, tax credits, and means of rallying community support.

*Sometimes a site’s nominator and owner disagree about its historical significance or even the appropriateness of deeming it “endangered.” As in years past, Maryland Life and Preservation Maryland have done their best to represent the views of all parties. If the owners of a particular site aren’t quoted in this article, it’s because they declined to comment.

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The 2012 Endangered Maryland Sites

Bostwick House—Prince George's County

Charles Sumner Post #25, Grand Army of the Republic—Kent County

Cider Barrel—Montgomery County

Covington Store—Kent County

Dameron House—St. Mary's County

Dielman Inn—Carroll County

Maryland Watermen—Multiple counties

The Pest House—Baltimore County

Potomac House—Washington County

Silver Spring Baptist Church—Montgomery County

WestSide Superblock—Baltimore City