THE HISTORY OF THE THOMAS HYDE BUILDING by Brian Jacobs | July 30, 2021 192 Duke of Gloucester Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Then Now I have a very special property listed in the heart of downtown Annapolis, Maryland. One of the most historic homes in all of Annapolis, 192 Duke of Gloucester was thought to be build between 1760 and 1770. “Historically identified as the Thomas Hyde house, the building is one of the oldest structures remaining in this section of Duke of Gloucester Street, and it contributes to the mixture of eighteenth and nineteenth century structures that form the streetscape. Construction of the house is estimated to date to the 1760s during the ownership of Thomas Hyde, a shoemaker, who initially rented part of Lot 48 in 1757 from Edward and Henrietta Maria Dorsey….”– Maryland.gov Click here to read more of the history behind this fascinating building Here is the listing description for 192 Duke of Gloucester: Built in 1769, this well-maintained federal style building was constructed originally as a single-family residence but was converted to office spaces over the past 60+ years. This is a truly special home with endless possibilities. Located on one of the most coveted streets in downtown Annapolis, 192 Duke of Gloucester not only has beautiful views of the Maryland State House, but also has an extremely rare large parking lot adjacent to the building with 9 parking spaces. The building consists of three levels and a large basement. It’s close proximity and walking distance to all downtown Annapolis, makes this property one to admire. The property is zoned “C2P” and has a wide range of remodel potential as well as income producing options. All systems have been updated including: plumbing, electric, HVAC, water heater, and roofing. The standing seam roof and flat roof were recently replaced in 2013. The HVAC system was replaced on the second floor as well as a highly efficient Mitsubishi dual unit split system on the third floor in 2014. The basement has sizable storage with a rear entrance. Don’t miss out on this unique downtown Annapolis offering. This property is an excellent investment for developers, builders, or individual buyers. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity! If you are interested in scheduling a showing, please contact me directly. Brian Jacobs | 301-461-7987 Click here for more listing details Photo Source : Maryland.gov