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 Antique Toy Museum |
222 West Read Street Baltimore, MD 21201 United States +1 410 230 0580 http://www.antiqtoymuseum.com/ fram.art@verizon.net |
This thirty-eight year old collection dating from 1800 to 1950 features over forty antique dolls houses, kitchens, shops, theaters and castles. The collection also features an Apothecary Shop with antique toiletry and pharmaceutical items. Age old candy and cigar boxes and bottles are also on dis-play. Something that makes this collection even more unique is that all these pieces of antique toys are hand-crafted. This place is a delight for children and adults alike. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Nation's oldest Catholic cathedral |
408 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 United States +1 410 727 3565 http://www.baltimorebasilica.org |
Considered one of the finest examples of Neoclassical architecture, the Baltimore Basilica is the nation's oldest Catholic cathedral. Begun in 1806 and completed in 1821, the cathedral was designed by Benjamin Latrobe, architect of the U.S. Capitol. With its six Corinthian columns fronting a grand portico, the cathedral resembles a Greek temple. Nine stained-glass windows fill the massive interior with light. Visitors in recent years have included Pope John Paul II and the late Mother Theresa. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Among America's largest libraries |
400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201 United States +1 410 396 5430 http://www.pratt.lib.md.us/ GENINFO@epfl.net |
The works of H.L. Mencken, the sage of Baltimore, and Edgar Allan Poe, another writer often associated with the city, can be explored at this library. In fact, two rooms are devoted to their writings and their lives. One of the largest libraries in the county, the Enoch Pratt also serves as a State Library Resource Center, which provides all Maryland libraries with access to state and federal government documents and other materials. The library has an impressive collection of books about Baltimore, Maryland and the region. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baltimore jazz greats |
847 N Howard Street Baltimore, MD 21201 United States +1 410 225 3130 http://www.eubieblake.org/ eubieblake@erols.com |
This center had humble beginnings as the Model Cities Art Program. It was renamed in 1984 when James Hubert "Eubie" Blake, the famous ragtime pianist, left his archives to the city. Today, through photos and memorabilia, the museum offers visitors a glimpse of Baltimore's jazz legends—including Blake, Cab Calloway and Billie Holiday. In addition to the exhibit space, the center also arranges live jazz performances throughout the city and organizes lessons for students. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A gateway to Baltimore's past |
201 West Monument Street Baltimore, MD 21201 United States +1 410 685 3750 http://www.mdhs.org/explore/mu... museum@mdhs.org |
Located on Mount Vernon Square, this small, but well-stocked museum offers visitors a lesson in the history of Baltimore and the region. Spanning the colonial period to the present, it features an extensive collection of early American portraits, quilts, furniture, ceramics and toys. Other exhibits highlight the Chesapeake Bay's maritime industry, Baltimore's role as a port, and Maryland's role in the American Civil War. Admission: USD8 Adults, USD6 Seniors, students with I.D. and children 13-17, USD4 Children 3-12. Members of the society can come free of charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Explore Baltimore's maritime history |
Pier 3 7ft Knoll Lighthouse, Pier 5 (office) Baltimore, MD 21231 United States +1 410 783 1490 http://www.natlhistoricseaport... |
This historic seaport rings the Baltimore harbor and includes attractions and sailing vessels that chronicle the city's 300-year maritime past. You can explore this history by walking the streets of waterfront communities or the decks of famous ships. The seaport consists of 16 sites, including the USS Constellation, the only surviving Civil War-era vessel afloat the Seven-Foot Knoll Lighthouse, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Taney, Fort McHenry, historic Fells Point, Federal Hill and the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-renowned musical institution |
1 East Mount Vernon Place Baltimore, MD 21202 United States +1 410 659 8100 http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/ deyojm@jhu.edu |
The Peabody Institute was the first conservatory in the United States. It was founded in 1857 by philanthropist George Peabody and has been part of the Johns Hopkins University since 1977. The institute boasts four concert halls and the Peabody Library, and is home to the Peabody Conservatory, which offers private musical lessons, and the Peabody Preparatory, a non-degree program that offers classes for people of all ages. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento and vocalist/pianist Tori Amos attended the institute. Students, faculty and other performers often stage free public concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baltimore's Monument to George Washington |
600 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 United States +1 410 396 0929 |
Towering above Mount Vernon Place is Baltimore's Washington Monument. The marble Doric column towers 178 feet with a statue of George Washington at its crown. The reward for climbing the steep, winding 228 steps is a bird's-eye view of Baltimore. The base contains a small museum with exhibits chronicling the architecture and development of the monument, which took nearly 15 years to build (1815-1829). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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