Historic Markers in Annapolis

Annapolis is a museum without walls.  For over 350 years the city has preserved its architectural and historical integrity, earning a designation as a National Historic Landmark in the 1960's.  The buildings are preserved and maintained by private citizens and the Historic Annapolis Foundation.  Colored markers issued by the HAF inform visitors about the style and period of each building.

To the left of the blue door is such a marker.

The markers used are:

Red: 18th-Century Vernacular and/or Georgian, 1715-1800 

Bronze:  Georgian Buildings of National Importance, 1730-1800 

Blue:  Federal, 1784-1840

Green:  Greek Revival, 1820-1860 

Gray:  19th/20th-Century Annapolis Vernacular, 1837-1921 

Purple:  Victorian, 1869-1901Yellow20th-Century Distinctive, 1901-1938