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 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 Brochure here.

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

Red
18th-Century Vernacular and/or Georgian, 1715-1800
Bronze
Georgian Buildings of National Importance, 1730-1800
Blue
Federal, 1784-1840
Green
Greek Revival, 1820-1860
Gray
19th/20th-Century Annapolis Vernacular, 1837-1921
Purple
Victorian, 1869-1901
Yellow
20th-Century Distinctive, 1901-1938