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Equitable Gas Works
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National Register of Historic Places

Equitable Gas Works

On the National Register since 200323 years
RomanesqueListed 2003Baltimore

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Equitable Gas Works

Equitable Gas Works, at 1401 Severn St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 29, 2003. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Romanesque, as it does for 50 other Maryland listings. The listing covers 2.8 acres.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 59 MB · National Archives↗
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1401 Severn St., Baltimore · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Equitable Gas Works

Is Equitable Gas Works on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 29, 2003 (Register number 03001322).

Is Equitable Gas Works a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Mount Clare, 0.5 miles away.

Can you visit Equitable Gas Works?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Equitable Gas Works?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 59 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106776524 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.