Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University is a private institution of higher learning located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Campus

The original main university campus was in Baltimore City. This location did not permit room for growth and the trustees began to look for a place to move. They would move to the estate of Charles Carroll of Carrollton and Homewood House, a wedding gift from Charles to his son Charles Jr.

Related Topics:
Charles Carroll of Carrollton - Homewood House

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The park-like main campus of Johns Hopkins, Homewood, is set on 140 acres (0.57 km²) in the northern part of Baltimore. The architecture was inspired by the Georgian style of Homewood House. Most newer buildings resemble the Georgian style, being built of red brick with white marble trim, but lack the details. Homewood House was later used for administrative offices but now is preserved as a museum.

Related Topics:
Georgian - Homewood House

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As a part of the donation, Hopkins was required to donate part of the land for art. As a result, the renowned Baltimore Museum of Art is situated just next to the University's campus, and admission is free to students.

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