Call David at
(410) 727-1112
to schedule a site visit. |
The
building at 1112 Saint
Paul Street and now known as Chase Court was built in 1879 as
the parish house of Christ
Episcopal Church. The latter was built in 1871 on the corner
of Saint Paul and Chase Streets. Both buildings are solidly-constructed
of stone with arched, diamond leaded-glass windows, delightfully
intricate historic woodwork and soaring ceilings, all in the
Gothic Revival style. In the Episcopal
tradition, a parish house is a place used for meetings,
events,
and in
this
instance, worship. There have been weddings celebrated here
for 125 years! The clergy for the church lived in the rectory,
which was located about
a block north on
Saint Paul Street.
In the late 1980s, Christ Episcopal Church ceased
to exist and the church and parish house were
separated and sold. The church building was sold to a local congregation,
which owns it today. The building and grounds that
comprise Chase Court are now privately owned.
Now,
after
125 years, Chase Court finds itself in the heart of one of Baltimore's
best neighborhoods, historic
Mount Vernon.
Inset
from both St. Paul and Chase Streets by sumptuous gardens and
less than five minutes north of the Inner Harbor and Downtown,
Chase Court is
a
splendid example of period architecture, an
extraordinary historic facility, and an ideal location for unique
events.
Chase Court features a 1,600-square-foot Ballroom (seating
125) with a 15' ceiling, a 400-square-foot Library overlooking
the Garden, and a picture-perfect Bride's
Room, also with
a delightful view of the Garden through magnificant leaded-glass windows.
Chase Court is fully air conditioned, with updated utilities.
Chase
Court is the perfect location for your wedding, party, or corporate
event. Please call David at (410) 727-1112 to schedule a visit!
About the Neighborhood of Mount Vernon
A Neighborhood Renaissance
Mount Vernon was at the heart of Baltimore’s metamorphosis
in the 1800s
and 1900s—from a harbor city to a nationally prominent society of wealth
and culture. After the Civil War, many of American society’s leaders, including
railroad barons and statesmen, moved to Mount Vernon and built magnificent residences
in the house lots facing the squares. The neighborhood’s brownstones and
townhouses represent a cross-section of 19th century architectural styles, including
Georgian, Greek Revival, Renaissance Revival, and Beaux Arts. In the early to
mid-1900s, many of the neighborhood’s wealthier residents moved to the
suburbs, and many mansions were transformed into rental units.
Today, thanks to an influx of young professionals with an appreciation for architecture
and rich culture, Mount Vernon is a flourishing neighborhood in the midst of
a massive revitalization. Row homes and mansions are being restored back to
single-family residences. |
