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Historic District Commission recommends against landmarking 1201 Parish Drive, clearing way for demolition
Summary
On Sept. 18, 2025, the Rockville Historic District Commission recommended against historic designation for 1201 Parish Drive, concluding the 1952 ranch house does not meet the commission's criteria; commissioners voted 3–1 on the finding after staff review and owner comments.
The Rockville Historic District Commission on Thursday recommended against historic designation for the property at 1201 Parish Drive, clearing the way for the owner's planned demolition and replacement. The commission voted 3–1 on the recommendation after receiving a staff evaluation, comments from the property owner and discussion among commissioners.
Staff told the commission that the house, built about 1952 as part of the Twinbrook Homes development, is a basic ranch style residence that has been altered; it has vinyl siding, replacement windows, a rebuilt front porch and solar panels on the roof. Staff said survey and documentary research turned up limited historic information and concluded the building does not meet the HDC’s adopted criteria for historic or architectural significance. "Finding that the building…
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