History in jeopardy: Tudor Hall's fate interests Bard fans, Civil War buffs.(Metropolitan Times)(Maryland News) From: The Washington Times | Date: August 13, 1999| Author: Mizejewski, Gerald | COPYRIGHT 1999 News World Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

BEL AIR, Md. - It's not exactly a tourist trap or a beautifully preserved landmark, but history buffs, Shakespearean actors and some residents of the Harford County seat can't fathom the sight of Tudor Hall in rubble.

The 19th century brick home - best known as the birthplace of presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth - will hit the auction block on Oct. 16, and it will be up to the new owner to continue restoring the house or raze it.

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