The History
41 Community Place is one of three buildings in the Winterode Complex, located in the northwest corner of Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park. It was built in 1942 during an expansion phase of Crownsville State Hospital (CSH) and named after Dr. Robert Winterode, the first superintendent of Crownsville State Hospital, who served from 1911 until 1947.
The use of the Winterode Complex varied over time, including housing, treatment, and dining facilities. The complex housed geriatric patients during the late 1960s, and operated as a school for adolescents until 1975. It is speculated that the wings of the complex housed separate wards for boys and girls, but has not been confirmed.
The complex conveyed to Anne Arundel County in 1979. Since then, county and state agencies, private medical and behavioral health providers, and nonprofit organizations have used the space. The most recent occupant of 41 Community Place (the Nonprofit Center building) was the Anne Arundel County Police Department. They moved to a new location in 2019.
Click the white arrows on each image to scroll through a brief history of the building.
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The Transformation
41 Community Place was not just renovated... it was transformed. The 18-month project included many upgrades that you cannot see, such as the electrical system, fire alarm system, HVAC, and plumbing. The building is now ADA compliant, has its own wi-fi network and a video surveillance system. Then, there are the changes you can see such as new paint and flooring, new landscaping, and a complete refresh of the kitchenette and bathrooms. The meeting spaces can accommodate one to one hundred and the office spaces are a blank canvas for nonprofits to make their very own.
Check out some of the before and after photos below. To view a photo album, simply use the left and right arrows on each photo to navigate through the images.
And, although a picture is worth a thousand words, none are quite the same as seeing the space in person. Come visit us to learn more about one of Anne Arundel County's best kept secrets.
