Jesup Blair Park and Blair House
Georgia & Eastern, Silver Spring, MD 20910
CATEGORIES: Historic Sites | Parks and Plazas
A focal point of this 14.5-acre park is the Blair House. This park has several recreational opportunities, including a football/soccer field, tennis courts, basketball court, picnic area, and a playground. This park was acquired by M-NCPPC in parcels from 1933 - 1995.The Jesup Blair House located in the park was built circa 1850 as a summer residence. The house incorporates elements of the Federal and Greek Revival styles, including a hipped rof with cupola, wooden quoin blocks, pilasters, a molded architrave, and a front door framed with transom and sidelights. The house has served a variety of community uses since its donation to the State of Maryland in 1933 by Violet Blair Janin, and was renovated in 1990 as transitional housing for single-parent families. The property is currently owned by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
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Nearby Restaurants & Dining:
- La Fonda Paisa Bakery (605 feet W)
- Los Arrieros Restaurant (626 feet W)
- Blair Mansion Inn Restaurant (732 feet S)
- Pizza Boli's (743 feet W)
- Bolis Pizza (795 feet W)
- Woder Ethiopian Carryout & Market (826 feet W)
Nearby Shopping and Services:
- Montgomery College Planetarium (592 feet E)
- Thrifty Car Rental (600 feet W)
- Vivanti Hair & Beauty Center (610 feet W)
Nearby Arts & Entertainment:
- Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Art Center (459 feet NW)
- Passage (483 feet W)
- Montgomery College Performing Arts Center (679 feet NW)
Nearby Parking:
- King Street Parking Lot (992 feet NW)
- Gist & Philadelphia Parking Lot (0.28 miles NW)
Nearby VanGo Stops:
- VanGo: 13th & Kennett Sts (0.20 miles NW)
- VanGo: Georgia Ave & East West Hwy (0.22 miles NW)
Nearby Public Transportation:
- Greyhound lines Inc. (0.35 miles N)