Oct 18, 1973
National Register of Historic Places - Todd Farmhouse
Statement of Significant: The importance of the Todd House rests more on its location than any other factor. The industrial expansion, especially that associated with Bethelehem Steel, has so changed the environs that the Todd House is one of the very few 19th century farm houses extant on Patapsco Neck. It holds local significance as a direct link to the area's agricultural past. However, in any other area the Todd House would merit recognition. The house contains much original (c. 1830) work and is in a good state of preservation. The Italianate alterations compromise little of the original structure, but rather add to its architectural value. The view of the south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge adds to the merit of the site. The Todd family has owned the property since 1664. During the Battle of North Point the British burned the Todd's house. Thomas Todd had ridden to the American lines to warn them of the British advance. The family built a new house (after 1816) purportedly on the older foundation.
National Register of Historic Places - Todd Farmhouse
Statement of Significant: The importance of the Todd House rests more on its location than any other factor. The industrial expansion, especially that associated with Bethelehem Steel, has so changed the environs that the Todd House is one of the very few 19th century farm houses extant on Patapsco Neck. It holds local significance as a direct link to the area's agricultural past. However, in any other area the Todd House would merit recognition. The house contains much original (c. 1830) work and is in a good state of preservation. The Italianate alterations compromise little of the original structure, but rather add to its architectural value. The view of the south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge adds to the merit of the site. The Todd family has owned the property since 1664. During the Battle of North Point the British burned the Todd's house. Thomas Todd had ridden to the American lines to warn them of the British advance. The family built a new house (after 1816) purportedly on the older foundation.
Oct 18, 1973
Posted Date
Aug 16, 2023
Historical Record Date
Oct 18, 1973
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
