Look for the distinctive Historic Building Markers throughout the downtown area

Annapolis has a 350-year architectural history. Thanks to heroic preservation efforts, the entire downtown area was designated a National Historic Landmark in the 1960s.

Since 1969 Historic Annapolis Foundation has awarded markers to identify buildings of architectural integrity, encourage restoration and preservation, and educate the public about the city's architectural heritage.

Historic Building Marker Brochure

Download the Marker Brochures here.

Each of the eight marker colors signifies a distinct style and period:

Provincial Green
17th-Century Vernacular, 1681-1708
Terra Cotta
18th-Century Vernacular and/or Georgian, 1715-1800
Solid Bronze
Georgian Buildings of National Importance, 1730-1800
Federal Blue
Federal, 1784-1840
Verdigris
Greek Revival, 1820-1860
Chesapeake Gray
19th/20th-Century Annapolis Vernacular, 1837-1921
Aubergine
Victorian, 1869-1901
Ochre
20th-Century Distinctive, 1901-1938