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In the mid-1800s this meadow and hillside were part of Thomas Winans' country estate, the Crimea. After returning from Russia, where he helped build the St. Petersburg-Moscow railroad, Winans established this estate. He and his Russian-born wife, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3R4_franklintowns-historic-roots_Baltimore-MD.html
The Gwynns Falls Trail begins near Franklintown at the abrupt end of Interstate 70 and passes by two of the community's landmarks, a mill and an inn. The gristmill operated on Dead Run from 1761 to 1934. Franklintown Inn accommodated patrons of a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3R3_in-this-building-from-1992-1999_Baltimore-MD.html
A group of talented people created a television legend.
HomicideLife on the Street
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3QF_the-harris-bus_Baltimore-MD.html
The race to invent a gasoline-powered motor vehicle began in earnest in the 1890's. Most investors started with the modest idea of a two-seater, but William Thomas Harris, an engineer of this city, was more ambitious. He proposed a 15-passenger bu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3QD_the-municipal-museum-of-the-city-of-baltimore_Baltimore-MD.html
This house was built by Rembrandt Peale in 1814 as a Natural History Museum and Gallery of the Fine Arts. Robert Carey Long was the Architect. Purchased by the City of Baltimore, 1830, Jacob Small being Mayor, it was occupied as the City Hall from…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3QC_peales-baltimore-museum_Baltimore-MD.html
A pioneer art historical and scientific museum.Erected 1818 by Rembrandt Peale.Gas lighting demonstrated june 13 1816. Occupied as city hall 1830-1875.
Rembrandt Peale1778-1860Distinguished Maryland artist, naturalist and technologist founded t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3QB_the-peale-museum_Baltimore-MD.html
This structure is the oldest museum building in the United States. Designed by Robert Cary Long, Sr. for Rembrandt Peale, the museum opened to the public in 1814 as "an elegant Rendezvous for taste, curiosity and leisure." For a 25-cent admission …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3QA_peales-baltimore-museum-1814_Baltimore-MD.html
Has been designated aRegistered NationalHistoric Landmark
Under the provisions of theHistoric Sites Act of August 21, 1935.This site possesses exceptional valuein commemorating or illustratingthe history of the United States
U.S. Department …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3Q7_st-vincent-de-paul-church_Baltimore-MD.html
Third oldest Catholic Church in Baltimore.
Noted for the rare purity of Georgian architecture.
Cornerstone laid May 21, 1840 by Archbishop Eccleston and the bishops of the Fourth Provincial Council.
Dedicated by Archbishop Eccleston Novem…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3PZ_war-memorial_Baltimore-MD.html
"It is a fearful thing to lead this great, peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars, civilization itself seeming to be in the balance. But the right is more precious than the peace, and we shall fight for the thi…