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aCapsule SummaryAA-2529Charles "Hoppy" Adams Jr. House. (preferred)Hoppy Adams House (other)35R Old Solomons Island RoadAnnapolis, Maryland 21401Built 1964PrivateThe one-story brick dwelling at 35R Old Solomons Road in Annapolis is the fomer home ofCharles "Hoppy" Adams Jr., a celebrated African American radio broadcaster on WANN radio inAnnapolis who also hosted popular concerts at Carr's Beach, an important venue on the Chitlin Circuitduring segregation. h 1964, Adams built his house on family property in the Parole neighborhood, atight-knit black community established after the Civil War. He resided here until his death in 2005. Thisnastructure is historically significant at the local level under National Register Criterion A (Events) for itsassociation with broad trends in African American history in the Civil RIghts era.

Maryland Historical Trust0Inventory No. RA-2529Maryland Inventory ofHistoric Properties Form1. Name of Pro(indicate preferred name)historicCharles "Hoppy" Adams Jr. House referred)other"Hoppy" Adams House2. Locationstreet and numbercity, town35R old solomous Island RoadAnnapoliscountyvicinityAnne Arundel3. Owner of propertyname(give namesand mailing addressesofall owners)Charles w. Adams Jr. and Betty A. Adamsstreet and numbercity, town0not for publication35 Old solomous Island RoadtelephoneAnnapolisstateMDzip code214014. Location of Legal Descriptioncourthouse, registry of deeds, etc.city, townAnne Anmdel county courthouseAnnapolistax map 51Blibertax parcel9026822 folio 349tax lD number6000-0001 7005. Primary Location of Additional DataXContributing Resource in National Register DistrictContributing Resource in Local Historic DistrictDetermined Eligible for the National Register/Maryland RegisterDetermined Ineligible for the National Register/Maryland RegisterRecorded by HABS/HAERHistoric Structure Report or Researoh Report at MHTOther: Anne Anmdel county office of planning and zoning. Cultural Resources Division6. ClassificationCategorydistrictX building(s)stru ctu resiteObjectOwnershippublic privatebothCurrent Functionagricultureco in merce/tra ded efensedomesticeducationfunerary-ovemmenthealth care industryResource countlandscaperecreati o n/cu ltu uresreligionsocialtransportationwork in progress0ObjectsTota IunknownjLvacanvnot in useother:Number of contributing Resourcespreviously listed in the Inventory0

07. odXdeterioratedruinsfairalteredPrepare both a one paragraph summary and a comprehensive description of the resource and its various elements as itexists today.Summary ParagraphThe one-story brick dwelling at 35R Old Solomons Road in Annapolis is the former home of Charles "Hoppy" Adams Jr.,a celebrated African American radio broadcaster and promoter who hosted concerts at Carr's Beach, an important venueon the Chitlin circuit during segregation. Built in 1964, the Adams house is located within the Parole neighborhood, atight-knit black community established after the Civil War.C omprehens ive De scriptionThe subject property stands at 35R Old Solomons Island Road in Annapolis on a .28-acre residential parcel situated withinthe historic Parole community, currently within the City of Annapolis. This parcel was part of an original tract of landowned by Elias Queen, a farmer, and his wife Ellen, who were the great grandparents of Charles H. "Hoppy" Adams Jr.10Lns:::ioa,tit::,:uf::so:: Tzee1:nm o# onj:s?:i:doi:5.?'TdTLhoeanQueenswereone of the earliest Affican American families in this community, which formed when Camp Parole was evacuated after :ac ;Cincdhefefrb uT]t] tshicoeuns##:j[iees;ts ;:g4h oyu:dofh r:%;a ;ntparcel fronting Old Solomons Island Road to the south, which was tom down in 20185. All of the properties along OldSolomons Island are now owned by commercial businesses. The area east of the Charles H. "Hoppy" Adams Jr. house isa large residential neighborhood called Parole.This expansive one-story ranch-style dwelling measures approximately 1 15 feet x 30 feet with a front fapade made ofbrick and asbestos shingles on its sides and rear. It has a side gabled roof with asphalt shingles, which provides a foot anda half overhang on all four sides, as well as gutters connected to downspouts and two chimneys. The house wasconstructed in three sections, suggesting possible building sequences. The larger or main structure situated on theleft/west side of the house has an interior fireplace with a chimney rurming through the roof. It is connected to a two-cargarage on the west side, with two progressively smaller sections on the right side. The front of the main block has adoorway entrance to the left and a string of three single pane windows with shutters to the right. The front of the middlesection has two double pane windows, while the third section features a recessed front porch with a concrete walk, steps,and three supporting posts. The latter section also includes a doorway entrance and a string of four single pane windowsto the right.The east, west and back of the house is covered with asbestos shingles. The west side has a string of three single panewindows, while the east side has three 1/1 wood sash windows and a recessed area in the back comer of the house withtwo adjacent doorway entrances to separate rooms. The back of the attached garage includes a doorway entrance with a0I Anne Anmdel County Circuit Court (Land Records), 1883, Liber SH 21, Folio 39.2 Jane Mcwilliams, 47?; apo/is. a.fy o# /fee Severm @altimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011), p. 209. Also, see Elihu S.Riley, "The Ancient City ''. A History Of Annapolis, in Maryland 1649-1887 (Armapolis. Recording Prim:hag OELceo 1881), p. 323 and#Jg.'"F"ezeR#e' #]8yo#i§a7s7dueens.4 Arme Anmdel County Circuit Court (Land Records),1964, Liber LNP 1708, Folio 266.5 Arme Anmdel County Circuit Court (I,and Records),1936, Liber FSR 153, Folio 413.

Maryland Historical TrustC Maryland Inventory ofHistoric Properties FormNameInventory No. AA-2529Charles "Hoppy" Adams, Jr. HouseContinuation SheetNumberi Page 1single double pane window located to the right/west. The fenestration of the rear of the main structure includes a twopane sliding glass doorway on the right/west, and, to the left, a small double pane window and a brick chimney ruining upthe side of the house. Five windows of different sizes are located to the left/east of the outer chimney. Ground levelbasement windows also run along the rear of the house.The house contains 1,792 square feet on its upper level and an 838 square foot basement. With the exception of replacingasphalt roofing shingles, the exterior of the house has remained unchanged since the death of Charles "Hoppy" Adams Jr.in 2005.6 The structure has deteriorated in the ensuing years, and there is presently standing water in a basement room:sftahcao:::i;::]cee:hma;?te; f:g:dotn?g :.[A aT:ieT#:E?;i::I: cefia dr\and aesthetic elements of the original building are all intact, the house requires repairs to mitigate water damage andproper maintenance.a6 Personal communication with Gordenia Heuson, caretaker of the house, on November 6, 2018.7 It was not possible to document the interior of the house during a visit on November 6, 2018, due to extensive mold issues.

8. SignificanceInventory No. AA-2529PeriodAreas of yarchitectureart1800-1899XCheck and justify below1900-1999commerce2000-communicationscommunity planningconservationSpecific datesc.1964-2005Construction neeringinventionX entertainment/recreation2Eethnic heritageexploration/settlementperforming artsphilosophypolitics/governmentlandscape architecturereligionlawliteraturesciencesocial historytransportationother:maritime ation for:National RegisterMaryland RegisterXnot evaluatedPrepare a one-paragraph summary statement of significance addressing applicable criteria, followed by a narrative discussion of thehistory of the resource and its context. (For compliance projects, complete evaluation on a DOE Form -see manual.)Summary ParagraphrlThe Charles "Hoppy" Adams Jr. House at 35R Old Solomons Island Road in Annapolis is historically significant at thelocal level under National Register Criterion A (Events) for its association with broad trends in African American historyin the Civil Rights era. This dwelling belonged to Charles "Hoppy" Adams Jr., a highly accomplished and legendaryentertainer during and after segregation. He built his house in 1964 and lived here within the Parole neighborhood untilhis death in 2005.Narrative History:ia:L9;iHco.pE;fif;:ss,::. i:::I::ifeerx,i:1?iivvl? S#g:e tdog,::,:Sdewi,ii6fh:nc::,in;lfy: ::: TSTitz?ai:o;:,saanbf fi:vce radio broadcaster on the Armapolis-based radio station WANN for over 40 years, where he served as station manager andalso executive vice president. He was hired by Morris Blum, a progressive Jewish American, who started the 50,000 wattstation in 1946.9 Adams also hosted popular Sunday concerts at Carr's Beach, an important leisure and entertainmentvenue for African Americans during and after segregation.Carr's Beach, the adjacent African American Sparrow's Beach, as well as a number of surrounding juke joints, such asnearby Clover Inn and Dew Drop Inn, and River Bend Inn in Lothian, were part of a "Chitlin Circuit" that ensuredcommercial and cultural acceptance for African American performers during the period of segregation. Carr's Beach, amajor venue, attracted top recording stars of national prominence, including "Little Richard, Sarah Vaughn, the Drifters,Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding, Billie Holiday, the Shirelles and James Brown, who was one of the most popular."10 Thesemuch-anticipated weekly events attracted thousands of African American beach goers from the greater Washington, D.C. ,Baltimore, and Virginia area.08 Anne Arundel County Cireuit Court (Land Records), Liber LNP 1708, Folio -influence-segregated-america180955594/. This article features a 1950 promotional flyer that states WANN "Serves the largest Negro market in America--outsideof New Yorfu" Party Mose Fletohe[, Historically Af irican American Leisure Destinations Around W(ashington, D. C. (C:ha\eston. SC. The HistoryPress, 2015), p. 145.