Genesar

Genesar is a 2 and a half story brick home that was built in 1732. It's located in Berlin, MD - in the South Point area - near the Sinepuxent Bay. Genesar is labeled as one of the earliest developments of formal Georgian design plans in the U.S.

Genesar was known to have one of the finest examples of glazed brickwork in the state of Maryland. Apparently, the home was vandalized in 1941. Whoever wrecked the building took paneling out of the home that was said to be one of the best colonial paneling on the entire east coast. Here are a few pictures taken in 1940:

Beautiful, Isn't it? I stopped to explore the grounds of Genesar today. Here's what I saw:

This sign posted on an exterior wall reads: 

Those who’ve hurt me most have gone and yet I still live on

Proud chimneys raised o’re beach and bays e’re basking in the sun

It’s for a reason I’ve been found by one who cares enough

To save me for those in years to come

A semblance of their fathers’ sweat

Those who read this rhyme today

Pray, look, and go in peace

And give a chance to those who dare sometime to recreate

-Genesar 1732

(I took the picture {above left} through a small hole in an exterior brick wall.)

(Sign reads, "Please respect the history of this building. Thanks."

Genesar is beautiful! Can't believe that I touched something from 1732 today. I'd like to know who actually owns the land now to talk to them (and to make sure they know that I love their investment). Crazy knowing that there is such great history and fabulously classic design in my little town. Have you ever visited Genesar?

& this wil conclude your history lesson for the evening! :)