The Preservation Society
Saving the past for the future
812 S. Ann St. Baltimore,
MD 21231 phone: 410-675-6750 fax: 410-675-6769 email:
info@preservationsociety.com
The
Robert Long House
Robert Long was a merchant and
entrepreneur who settled in Fell's Point. Originally from the
York, Pennsylvania area, it is presumed that he moved to Fell's
Point to be closer to commerce. Robert Long persuaded William
Fell to sell him a parcel of property upon which to build his
home. He built this home around 1765, in an architectural style
better known to the Eastern Pennsylvania/Delaware region, than
to Maryland.
Slated for demolition in 1969,
the original members of the Preservation Society fought the City
and Federal Goverment to keep the building standing. The Preservation
Society acquired the property in 1975, and painstakingly researched
the interior design and architectural elements. The house was
lovingly restored to its colonial-era appearance.
Today the Robert Long House and
Garden is a testament to community activism and courage. Even
after a devastating fire in 1999, the Preservation Society rolled
up it's sleeves, and the Robert Long House was once again restored
to colonial splendor.
The Robert Long House
is open daily for tours conducted at 1:00 and 2:30 pm.
Donations are gratefully accepted
to help with the maintenance and upkeep of the Robert Long House
and Garden.