U.S. Plant Introduction Station, 11601 Old Pond Road, Glenn Dale, Prince George's County, MD

Significance: The U.S. Plant Introduction Station at Glenn Dale was one of four federal stations established to receive plant materials into the United States, test them for sustainability for more extensive trial, and, if suitable, increase and distribute the plants. Glenn Dale was distinct for the role that it evolved as the center of the USDA's plant quarantine activities.

Survey number: HAER MD-122

Building/structure dates: 1919-1937 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: after 1940 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: after 1950 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1986 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1991 Subsequent Work

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1969 - 1980

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