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QA-78 Prophecy Architectural Survey File This is the architectural survey file for this MIHP record. The survey file is organized reverse- chronological (that is, with the latest material on top). It contains all MIHP inventory forms, National Register nomination forms, determinations of eligibility (DOE) forms, and accompanying documentation such as photographs and maps. Users should be aware that additional undigitized material about this property may be found in on-site architectural reports, copies of HABS/HAER or other documentation, drawings, and the “vertical files” at the MHT Library in Crownsville. The vertical files may include newspaper clippings, field notes, draft versions of forms and architectural reports, photographs, maps, and drawings. Researchers who need a thorough understanding of this property should plan to visit the MHT Library as part of their research project; look at the MHT web site (mht.maryland.gov) for details about how to make an appointment. All material is property of the Maryland Historical Trust. Last Updated: 01-24-2020

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QA-78

Prophecy

Architectural Survey File

This is the architectural survey file for this MIHP record. The survey file is organized reverse-

chronological (that is, with the latest material on top). It contains all MIHP inventory forms, National

Register nomination forms, determinations of eligibility (DOE) forms, and accompanying documentation

such as photographs and maps.

Users should be aware that additional undigitized material about this property may be found in on-site

architectural reports, copies of HABS/HAER or other documentation, drawings, and the “vertical files” at

the MHT Library in Crownsville. The vertical files may include newspaper clippings, field notes, draft

versions of forms and architectural reports, photographs, maps, and drawings. Researchers who need a

thorough understanding of this property should plan to visit the MHT Library as part of their research

project; look at the MHT web site (mht.maryland.gov) for details about how to make an appointment.

All material is property of the Maryland Historical Trust.

Last Updated: 01-24-2020

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QA-78 Prophecy Centreville vicinity Private

c. 1730, 1830 and 1870

The original part of Prophecy consists of a 32' x 18' gambrel roof frame structure with "hall and parlor 11 plan~ The gambrel roof is a very popular form in Kent and Queen Anne's Counties during the 18th and 19th centuries. The extraordinary feature of Prophecy is the fact that the oak frame is built with gun-stock corner posts, a feature ~ound only on two other buildings, i.e. the kitchen of ~he White Swan ~avern and Marsh Point, both in Kent County. The fact that the original plan was maintained during the restoration is also of great interest and importance-to the study of vernacular architecture in this region~ It also possesses many original features including a cupboard and mantel in the "parlor", board partition and exposed beaded ceiling joists. Elements £rom other known houses are of interest in the overall study of the area.

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MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST QA-78

MAGI # 1800785104

INVENTORY FORM FOR STATE HISTORIC SITES SURVEY

6NAME HISTORIC

Prophecy ANO/OR COMMON

flLOCATION STREET & NUMBER

I.ands End Road CITY. TOWN

Centreville - VICINITY OF

STATE

Maryland

DcLASSIFICATION

CATEGORY

_DISTRICT

'f_BUILOINGiS)

_STRUCTURE

_SITE

_OBJECT

OWNERSHIP STATUS _PUBLIC X-OCCUPIED

'LPRIVATE _UNOCCUPIED

_BOTH _WORK IN PROGRESS

PUBLIC ACQUISITION ACCESSIBLE _IN PROCESS _YES: RESTRICTED

_BEING CONSIDERED _YES: UNRESTRICTED

XNO

dOWNER OF PROPERTY NAME

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Booze ~TAEET & NUMBER

"Prophecy" Lands End Road CITY. TOWN

Centreville _ VICINITY OF

IJLOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

COUNTY

Queen Anne's

PRESENT USE _AGRICULTURE _MUSEUM

_COMMERCIAL __ PARK

_EDUCATIONAL X_PRIVATE RESIDENCE

-ENTERTAINMENT _RELIGIOUS

_GOVERNMENT _SCIENTIFIC

_I NOUSTRIAL _TRANSPORTATION

_MILITARY _QTHER:

Telephone#:

Liber #:

STATE I Zl.p code Maryland 21617

couRTHouse, Q e Anne's County Courthouse Folio #: REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC. u en STREET & NUMBER

Courthouse Square CITY. TOWN

Centreville STATE

Maryland

II REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS TITLE

DATE

DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS

CITY.TOWN

_FEDERAL -STATE -COUNTY _LOCAL

STATE

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B DESCRIPTION

_9CELLENT

.ll'GOOD

-FAlfl

CONDITION

_'.OETERIORATED

_RUINS

_UNEXPOSED

CHECK ONE

_UNALTERED

~LTERED

CHECK ONE

/oRIGINAL SITE

_MOVED DATE. __ _

DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Prophecy is located on Wilmer Neck, 5 1/2 miles

north of Centreville. It faces northwest, opposite

Bookers Wharf Road. The house is a long gambrel roof

frame dwelling composed of two sections, the southern

half being the earliest and the northern section

built around 1870. Both sections were remodled/

restored between 1973 and 1979.

The earlier part of the house consists of a

32' x 18' symmetrical frame dwelling with central

entrance flanked by two windows with 6/6 sash.

On the gambrel roof, there are two dormer windows

the same size as below, with shed roofs. Two brick

chimneys pierce the apex of the roof within the 32'

dimension. Its southwest gable is plain other' than

the exposed brick chimney/fireplace back to the

height of the second story. The southeast facade of

this section is identical to the front.

North of the earlier section is the 1870 section,

nearly equal in size to the first. The fenestration

consists of two windows on the northern end with an

entrance nearest the old section. Two dormers are

symmetrically placed on the roof. Aocovered porch

protects the entrance.

CONTINUE ON SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY

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CONTINUATION SHEET

7.1 DESCRIPTION

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A third chimney pierces the roof within the northeast

-=gahle. The gable has an exposed chimney back with

~nter1ocking ~lazed diamonds. On the second story are

two 4-pane casements. On the southeast side of this

section is a 12' shed addition containing a 10' enclosed

entry and the rest screened porch, all of which was added

in the 1970•s.

'rhe interior plan consists of a "hall and parlor"

in the oldest section and a stair halli "keeping room"

-and kitchen in the 18 70 section. A back entry and

lavatory are located in the leanto.

Separating the hall and parlor is the original

beaded board partition. The "parlor" mantel, cupboard

and trim are original to the house. In the hall, the

stair and closet doors are original, but the mantel and

cupboard werE: removed from the dining room of the Cloug_h

House near Price. The latter is very similar to the

-0riginal worke Both rooms have exposed beaded ceiling

joists.

-On the second story, the floor plan consists of a

passage and small chamber above the "hall", and a large

bedroom above the "pnrlor". An original fireplace

remains in the large bedroom. All of the interior

partitions of thiR section are vertical beaded boards.

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CONTINUATION S-IBET

7.2 DESCRIPTION

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The frame of the earlier part of the house has

gun-stock corner posts, one of three known ex~mples on

the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The roof framing is

typical of eighteenth and early nineteenth century con~

struction of the-upper shore, i:e· ·the ceiling joints

and lower slope of the rafters are mortise,tenon and

pinned together. The upper rafters are toe nailed into

a board plate and mortise tenon and pinned at the apex~

From the restoration, a part of an earli~r tie beam

surfaced. This item suggests the house originally had

an 11 A" roof. Also found during the restoration was the

lower horizontal member of an exterior balustrade

(copied on the porches) and a wooden tombstone, an example

known to have been used by the Quakers. It has been

suggested that this structure was the late 17th Century

Quaker Meeting House, known to have existed on this

property.

The original plan and form of the 1870 wing were

altered during the restoration and before. It was built

as a two story structure with moderate 11 A" roof. The

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CONTINUATION SHEET

7.3 DESCRIPTION

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-;fuundati ons est ill r~main -of the oeentral chimney with back

to back fireplaces. When the joists were removed from

the keeping room, it appeared to have had a dirt or

"brick floor on grade. The floor was probably raised

around the turn of this century. A basement exists only

-=under the presen:t -:s:tair hall and kitchen.

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II SIGNIFICANCE

AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE -- CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW

~EHISTOAIC _AACHEOLUGY-PAEHISTOAIC _COMMUNITY PLANNING _LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

_LAW

_REL!GION

-1400-1499 --AACHEOLOGY-HISTOA!C _CONSERVATION _SCIENCE

_1500-1599 -AGRICULTURE _ECONOMICS _LITERATURE _SCULPTURE

_SQCIAUHUMANITARIAN

_THEATER

_TRANSPORTATION

_OTHER (SPECIFY)

-1600-1699 ~ACHITECTURE _EDUCATION _MILITARY

.!ti 700-1799 -ART _ENGINEERING _MUSIC

_1800-1899 _COMMERCE _EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT _PHILOSOPHY

_POLITICS/GOVERNMENT _1900- _COMMUNICATIONS _INDUSTRY

_INVENTION

SPECIFIC DATES BUILDER/ARCHITECT

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

The original part of Prophecy consists of a

32' x 18' gambrel roof frame structure with 0 hall

and parlor" plan. The gambrel roof is a very popular

form in Kent and Queen Anne's Counties during the

18th and 19th centuries. The extraordinary feature

of Prophecy is the fact that the oak frame is built

with gun-stock corner posts, a feature found only

on two other buildings, i.e. the kitchen of the

White Swan Tavern and Marsh Point, both in Kent

County. The fact that the original plan was main­

tained during the estoration is also of great

interest and impor ance to the study of vernacular

architecture in th's region. It also possesses

mariy original feat res including a cupboard and

mantel in the "par or", board partition and exposed

beaded ceiling joi ts. Elements from other known

houses are of inte est in the overall study of the

area.

CONTINUE ON SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY

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IJMAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES

CONTINUE ON SEJ;lAMTE SHEET .If NECESSARY

II!]GEOGRAPHICALDATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY--------

VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION

UST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES

STATE COUNTY

STATE COUNTY

mFORM PREPARED BY NAME I TITLE

Michael Bourne, Historic Sises Surveyor ORGANIZATION DATE

Queen Anne's Co. Historical Society 4/12/83 STREET & NUMBER · TELEPHONE

CITY OR TOWN STATE

Centreville Mar¥ land

The Maryland Historic Sites Inventory was officially created by an Act of the Maryland Legislature, to be found in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 41, Section 181 KA, 1974 Supplement.

The Survey and Inventory are being prepared for information and record purposes only and do not constitute any infringe­ment of individual property rights.

RETURN TO: Maryland Historical Trust The Shaw House, 21 State Circle Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (301) 267-1438

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Mary McCarthy Spring/Summer 2003 Digital color photo on file at MHT

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