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College Park History

Discover the roots of College Park, MD and the University of Maryland.

Aired 11/25/2024

If You Lived Here

College Park History

Clip: Season 4 Episode 4 | 3m 22sVideo has Closed Captions

Discover the roots of College Park, MD and the University of Maryland.

Discover the roots of College Park, MD and the University of Maryland, which transformed from farmland to a thriving academic and social center. Charles Benedict Calvert founded the Maryland Agricultural College in 1859 to promote innovation in farming. Since then, the university has grown from a small campus to a bustling institution with over 50,000 students.

Aired 11/25/2024

If You Lived Here is a local public television program presented by WETA

1950s Charm with Modern Updates in College Park

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Jen and Ricardo tour a beautiful 1950s home in the Hollywood neighborhood of College Park. (5m 29s)

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Jen, Ricardo, and realtor Don Bunuan visit three homes in College Park, MD. (30s)

See Why This Condo in College Park, Maryland is a Hidden Gem

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Jen and Ricardo tour a spacious three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath condo in College Park, MD. (6m 8s)

Step Inside a Victorian Hideaway Just Minutes from the DC Beltway

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Tour the Cory House, an enchanting 1880s Victorian tucked into the heart of Old Town College Park. (6m 28s)

The World's Oldest Airport is in College Park, MD

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Explore the rich aviation history of College Park, Maryland (3m 3s)

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