Davidge Hall (Baltimore, Maryland)

USA / Maryland / Mount Vernon / Baltimore, Maryland / West Lombard Street, 522
 university, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Greek Revival (architecture), academic building, 1810s construction, U.S. National Historic Landmark
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Davidge Hall, constructed in 1812, is named for the first dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. John B. Davidge. Noted for its unique classical appearance, it is the oldest building in the country used continuously for medical education. The Medical School, established in 1807 by the Maryland General Assembly was the fifth to be founded in the United States following mergers with Baltimore Medical College 1913 and College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1915. The school became part of the State University System in 1920.

522 West Lombard Street
Baltimore, Maryland

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Coordinates:   39°17'16"N   76°37'23"W
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