Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Baltimore Street Facade
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 18, 2014
1. Baltimore Street Facade Marker
341 Baltimore well represents the evolutionary style of many Gettysburg buildings. This three story front building, built in the 1890’s, replaced the original one story wooden structure that stood during the battle and dates back to the 1820’s.
The original wooden structure was purchased in 1859 by William Homan, a shoemaker, who added to the house as his family grew. Notice the South Street middle portion of this building. William Homan added a two story brick building to the wooden front in 1862. These two structures survived their precarious position in “No man’s land” between Union and Confederate lines as the battle raged from July 1 through July 3, 1863.
And the house continued to evolve during the 20th century with the addition of a rear portion and a third floor. Otmar Carli, famous restorationist whose portfolio includes the Gettysburg Courthouse and buildings in Europe, owned this property for a time and added his own unique touches.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1996.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 49.549′ N, 77° 13.87′ W. Marker was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker was
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Tigers in the Homan House (a few steps from this marker); Historic Farnsworth House Inn (Est. 1972) (a few steps from this marker); Witness Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Stronghold (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Farnsworth House Inn (Circa 1810) (within shouting distance of this marker); A Union General Escapes Capture (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Well (within shouting distance of this marker); "if anyone showed himself…" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
More about this marker. The spot where the marker was once posted was, as of April 2024, a blank white space.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 18, 2014
2. Baltimore Street Facade Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 18, 2014
3. Baltimore Street Facade Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 18, 2014
4. 341 Baltimore Street
Photographed By Larry Gertner
5. Baltimore Street Facade Marker
In 2008, an early photograph of the site was in the now-empty frame below.
Photographed By Sean Flynn, April 24, 2024
6. Baltimore Street Facade Marker
This April 2024 photo shows the blank white space that once was the spot of the Baltimore Street Facade marker, between the two windows.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 842 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on May 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
