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H L Mencken House — Attraction in Baltimore

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H L Mencken House
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The H. L. Mencken House was the home of Baltimore Sun journalist and author Henry Louis Mencken, who lived here from 1883 until his death in 1956. The Italianate brick row house at 1524 Hollins Street in Baltimore was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.
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Nearby local services
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H L Mencken House

1524 Hollins St, Baltimore, MD 21223
4.7(8)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The H. L. Mencken House was the home of Baltimore Sun journalist and author Henry Louis Mencken, who lived here from 1883 until his death in 1956. The Italianate brick row house at 1524 Hollins Street in Baltimore was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.

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attractions: Black Cherry Puppet Theater, B&O Railroad Museum, Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, Kirby Lane Park, Carroll Park, Irish American Museum, Fulton St Warehouse B & O Railroad, Harlem Square Park, Mount Clare Museum House, restaurants: Bill's Place, Busy Bee, England Eatery, Viva House, Mission Pizzeria, Golden Unicorn, HeyDaddy’s, Zella's Pizzeria, Baraka Halal Food, Rooted Rotisserie, local businesses: Nail Trix, Family Food Market, Jumbo Fresh Supermarket, Sacred House, Uptown Liquor and Bar, Charley's Food Market
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(855) 853-1524
Website
menckenhouse.org
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Black Cherry Puppet Theater

B&O Railroad Museum

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Black Cherry Puppet Theater

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B&O Railroad Museum

B&O Railroad Museum

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Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum

Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum

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Kirby Lane Park

Kirby Lane Park

4.6

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Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of H L Mencken House

Bill's Place

Busy Bee

England Eatery

Viva House

Mission Pizzeria

Golden Unicorn

HeyDaddy’s

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Bill's Place

Bill's Place

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Busy Bee

Busy Bee

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England Eatery

England Eatery

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Viva House

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Nail Trix

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Sacred House

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4.7
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5.0
3y

I'm a self described curmudgeon and to be able to visit the home of the King of Curmudgeons is a great privilege. I love Baltimore and all the little portals to the past it offers. The tour was intimate and the guide was knowledgeable. I was able to find a recording of Mencken online because of our conversation. More people should know about this place...

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5.0
8y

But be careful in the surrounding neighborhood. Don't need to go far to be in a bad area. Park on the square. Leave long before dark. Nearby Hollins Market area worth a look,...

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5.0
5y

The house has reopened, but only on Saturdays and only to people with an appointment, which you can make on their website. I haven't been but I'd like to. Mencken...

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