Government House (Maryland)

Government House, also known as the Governor's Mansion,[1] is the official residence of the governor of Maryland. It is located on State Circle in Annapolis, Maryland, adjacent to the Maryland State House complex.[2] The residence has been the home of the Governor since 1870; before that, from 1777 until 1870, the Jennings House was the residence of the governors of Maryland.[3]

Government House
Maryland Government House in 2022
General information
LocationAnnapolis, Maryland
Completed1870
Design and construction
Architect(s)R. Snowden Andrews

Government House was designed by Baltimore architect R. Snowden Andrews (1830–1903).[3] Originally designed in the fashion of the time, with a Mansard roof[3] and Italianate arched windows.[4][5] the residence was converted in 1935–36 to its present Georgian style.[3]

  • Grand Staircase
  • Dining Hall
  • Sitting Room
  • As an Italianate building

References
  1. Winters, Wendi (December 9, 2014). "Maryland governor's mansion decking the halls for visitors". The Capital. Annapolis, Maryland. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  2. "Welcome to Government House". Maryland State Archives. Maryland State Government. February 28, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  3. "Government House: Maryland Treasure". Maryland State Archives. Maryland State Government. August 25, 2015. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  4. "Government House, Annapolis, Maryland, c. 1930". Maryland State Archives. Maryland State Government. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  5. "Victorian-Era Windows: Now That's Italian!". This Old House. This Old House Ventures, LLC. 25 July 2006. Retrieved June 1, 2018.

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