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    Developing a National Register Nomination for the Institute of Notre Dame, Baltimore, Maryland
    (2024) Bissett, Rachel E.; Kern, Susan; Sprinkle, John
    Founded in 1847 in Baltimore, Maryland, by the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND), the Institute of Notre Dame (IND) was a pioneering all-girls Catholic high school that provided educational opportunities to women for 173 years. Built as a convent school in a 19th-century classical revival style starting in 1863, the building expanded six times, creating one building of roughly 200,000 square feet that reflects its growth and adaptation to educational and religious needs. Unlike many historic Catholic high schools that relocated during Baltimore’s demographic shifts, IND remained committed to its community in the Oldtown neighborhood. IND also served as the SSND’s first motherhouse outside of Germany, anchoring its North American mission and allowing it to become a worldwide organization. Despite its closing in 2020 due to declining enrollment and funding, IND’s history, integrity, and contributions to women’s education highlight its significance. Currently part of the Old East Baltimore Historic District, this paper argues IND merits individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural and historical importance. Additionally, this study outlines the research methodology employed, forming the foundation for a future National Register nomination.
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    Creating A Historic Context Study For The Old Ellicott City Jail
    (2023-12-18) Adesina, Janet Ti-Oluwaleyi; Bissett, Rachel E.; Hutter, Chris; Mohammadi, Justin Seyed; Tannir, Joseph A.; Magalong, Michelle G.
    HISP 650 (Historic Preservation Studio Workshop)students worked with Dr. Michelle Magalong (course instructor) and Preservation Maryland (studio client) on a historic context study on the old Ellicott City Jail. The students responded to Preservation Maryland’s Request for Proposals and spent the fall semester conducting archival research on the social and architectural history of the historic jail with topics on its association with the Underground Railroad and African American history and its lynching history. Lastly, students conducted research on the potential impacts of flooding and climate change.This Report is in response to Preservation Maryland’s Request For Proposals (RFP) to create a Historic Context Study for The Old Ellicott City Jail, also known as the Howard County Jail. It documents the history of the jail including important events and people involved with the various aspects of the jail. The project team developed a technical approach and timeline to create a context study that encompasses the history and role of the jail in Howard County, Maryland, and the people (slaves, inmates, wardens, and others) associated with the jail from its beginning in 1851 to its closing in the 1980s.