1612 Chestnut Street-Whiteford--Cardiff Historic District – Whiteford MD - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form


Whiteford-Cardiff Historic District
Inventory No.: HA-1748
Date Listed: 11/15/2005
Location: Whiteford, Harford County
Category: District
Period/Date of Construction: 1850-1942
Resources: 152 (101 contributing, 37 non-contributing)

The Whiteford-Cardiff Historic District comprises two unincorporated residential communities located in northern Harford County that historically were associated with the region's slate quarry industry. The two towns were among five towns in northern Maryland and southern Pennsylvania that were occupied by Welsh slate workers. This region is noted for its cohesion and Welsh ethnic identity from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. The architecture in the district is significant because it represents the evolution of domestic architecture from the traditional Welsh cottage form to early-20th century American architectural forms. The district was constructed between 1850 and 1942, a period that coincides with the peak years of Welsh immigration and regional production of Peach Bottom slate.

Contributing Building: (HA-1918)

Lloyd Speculation House #1, 1612 Chestnut Street.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Whiteford--Cardiff Historic District Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link] Address: 1612 Chestnut Street, Whiteford MD 21160 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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