'Ole Glory Coast to Coast' ~ PROSPECT HALL
By Buzz Mackintosh, “Experience, reliable, leadership”
(Mackintosh REALTORS)
Prospect Hall is a well-known landmark property that was originally known as "Red Hill" when owned by Daniel Dulaney, a colonial civic leader and member of the Maryland General Assembly in the mid to late 1700s representing Frederick County. The historic mansion sits on one of the highest elevations outside of Frederick City. Construction began around 1787 however the current mansion known as Prospect Hall was probably not completed until 1810. The white, three-story structure, designed in a Greek revival style with additional Federal elements, has a storied past. The Dulaney family was very involved with the American Revolution as patriots and an acquaintance of General George Washington. Washington’s horse named Blueskin was raised at Prospect Hall and was also retired here until h...
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