Homeland
With lovely tree-lined streets and sparkling ponds – known as "the lakes,” residents enjoy a suburban feel within city limits, picturesque landscaping and an active community association.
With lovely tree-lined streets and sparkling ponds – known as "the lakes,” residents enjoy a suburban feel within city limits, picturesque landscaping and an active community association.
A quiet, residential Baltimore neighborhood
Homeland is a historic, quiet, residential neighborhood in North Baltimore. It was first developed by the Roland Park Company with the oldest homes built between 1924 and the mid-1940s. Created on 395 acres of the Perine Estate known as “Homeland,” it was planned and designed by the famed Olmsted brothers, descendants of the designer behind Central Park in New York City.
The Roland Park Company encouraged a trend away from the Victorian mood of Roland Park to develop Homeland with more traditional architecture. An English flavor took precedent from the naming of the streets and lanes, to the overall ambience of the neighborhood. Some of the noted architects who designed houses in Homeland were: Edward L. Palmer and William D. Lamdin, who resided at 5202 Springlake Way.
With lovely tree-lined streets and sparkling ponds – known as "the lakes,” residents enjoy a suburban feel within city limits, picturesque landscaping and an active community association. The neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and there are historic homes dating from the 1920s that line the well-manicured streets. The lakes on Springlake Way offer a perfect gathering spot and serve as a center for neighborhood events such as Fourth of July picnics, Christmas caroling and other fun social gatherings.
Reinforcing the idea of community are the pedestrian paths which connect areas of the neighborhood. These paths work with the sidewalks in front and lanes in back of the homes to ensure a connected sequence of travel for the pedestrian. To preserve the front views of homes utility lines are run through the lanes rather than the streets.
The Homeland Community Foundation, through its Homeland Landscape Initiative, monitors the condition of public spaces and refreshes the plantings in an effort to remain true to the Olmsted vision of a thriving community in a well-designed and nurturing environment.
The overall vibe is warm and welcoming and you’ll see many residents walking through the neighborhood and congregating at the Lakes.
The nearby Belvedere Square shopping center features a vibrant food market with numerous local food vendors and gourmet goods, plus many other shops & services. Wine enthusiasts can enjoy the expansive selection at Grand Cru, a wonderful wine bar and gathering place. For a more traditional, indoor shopping experience, Towson Town Center is just a few miles north and features department stores, national chain stores, as well as a large variety of other shops and eateries.
Adjacent to Belvedere Square is the award winning Senator Theatre, a Baltimore City icon since 1939. This art deco gem was lovingly restored and expanded in 2013 and features a main auditorium with a 40 foot silver screen and three additional screening rooms. If you enjoy listening to music, Belvedere Square has many bands at their Sounds of Summer concerts starting in June.
Homeland is well located within close proximity to the local public school, private and charter schools.
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