"Baltimore Uproar": A Masterpiece in our Metro

By Julian Frost

At the Upton Metro Station at Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street, an explosion of color greets transit patrons at the conclusion of their escalator journey. 鈥淏altimore Uproar,鈥� a monumental mosaic鈥�

The W.E.B. Du Bois House

By Aim茅e Pohl

In 1939 sociologist, activist, author, and cofounder of the NAACP, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) Du Bois, had a house built at 2302 Montebello Terrace in the neighborhood of Morgan Park. Barred鈥�

BCPSS 25th Street Headquarters

By Julian Frost

Two Art Deco columns, flanking the entrance of the 25th Street Safeway parking lot, serve as the only concrete evidence of the central decision-making site during Baltimore鈥檚 era of school鈥�

Bolivar in Bedford Square

By Aim茅e Pohl

Tiny Bedford Square in Guilford, at the intersection of St. Paul and North Charles streets, hosts a life size bronze bust of Sim贸n Bolivar. Also referred to as the 鈥淕eorge Washington of South鈥�

Site of Barnum's Hotel: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of Campbell Slave Pen: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Centre Market: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of Denning Exeter St. Slave Pen: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Sparrows Point

By Tyler Wilson

Just outside the limits of Baltimore City, on a piece of land jutting out into the Patapsco River, Maryland鈥檚 first steel plants were built. In 1887, the Maryland Steel Company purchased an area of鈥�

Parks Sausage Factory

By Francesca Cohen

The first African American owned company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Parks Sausage Company, was headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Parks Sausage was successful because of its鈥�

The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Lodge

By Tyler Wilson

In the middle of East Lexington Street stands a building that sticks out from the rest. Carved into its brick wall is the face of a horned figure looking out over the street. Today, this building鈥�

George McMechen House

By Francesca Cohen

Although the famed African American lawyer and civil rights advocate George McMechen is remembered fondly for his service to the community, he is best remembered for living on McCulloh Street. In June鈥�

Club Hippo

By Francesca Cohen

Before the corner of N Charles and W Eager was a CVS, it was a Baltimore institution: Club Hippo. For more than 35 years, Club Hippo was a refuge for Baltimore鈥檚 queer community. The dance venue was鈥�

Site of the Clay Tennis Courts in Druid Hill Park

By Tyler Wilson

On Beechwood Drive, leading up to the Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park stands a small historical marker. Erected in 1992, it sits where the main clay tennis courts in Druid Hill Park once鈥�

Home of Tupac Shakur

By Francesca Cohen

There are very few people who have made an impact on American popular culture like Tupac Shakur. His music served to inspire a generation of musicians--music that was inevitably shaped by his time in鈥�

Henry Highland Garnet Park

By Aim茅e Pohl

Amidst the grand old houses, some vacant and in disrepair, and important civil rights historic sites in Historic Marble Hill in West Baltimore sits the Henry Highland Garnet Neighborhood Park. It is a鈥�

The Violet Hill Whyte House

By Tyler Wilson

The white two-story house at 2702 Elsinore Ave was once the home of Violet Hill Whyte, the first African-American police officer in the Baltimore City Police Force. It was through her service as an鈥�

The Office of John H. Murphy, Sr

By Francesca Cohen

From the humblest of beginnings, John H. Murphy Sr. rose to become the founder of the Baltimore Afro-American newspaper, which had an office here at 1336 N Carey St in the 1910鈥檚. Murphy was born鈥�

Site of the General Wayne Inn: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of Indian Queen Hotel: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of Whitman's Eagle Hotel: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of Sinners's Hotel: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of Three Tuns Tavern: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of Yates & Harrison Auction House on O'Donnell's Wharf: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of General Intelligence Office: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of Denning Frederick St. Slave Pen: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of Donovan Light St Slave Jail: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of Donovan Camden & Light St. Slave Jail: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of Donovan Eutaw St. Slave Jail: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.

Site of the Purvis Slave Pen: Site where the business of slavery once took place.

By Richard F. Messick

While nothing remains to indicate what once transpired here, we pinpoint this location to memorialize the victims of enslavement in America.