Old Baltimore (Crown, Cork & Seal)
There are many reasons why I like roaming cities, especially Baltimore City. I find people-watching to be habit-forming because there is much to learn about one’s self by observing others.
Looking for and looking at buildings is also addictive. It’s a rare treat to locate new structures, which are often a bit too modern for my taste. Then there is the discovery of new art – monuments, effigies, murals, and temporary exhibits one can usually locate while walking through Reservoir Hill, near the Maryland Institute College of Art, or the Inner Harbor's main promenade. Another thrill is stumbling across a plaque on a building that either speaks to the city's past or to an infamous Baltimorean who made a major contribution to our collective spirit, not to mention our progress.
What I find most alluring is walking with a friend and talking our old Baltimore. Each generation has their own take on the city. As years pass, I come to realize my views (good and bad) pale in comparison to those stories I’ve learned from school, history books, museums, and more importantly first-hand accounts from people who traveled this journey before me (neighbors, family, merchants, etc.). Still, my experience is very important and must be passed along to the next generation so the spirit of our city never dies. I love when I can ponder the past with friends who know my journey without ever having been there, but in many ways seems like they were.
As you make your way through the city, bring a friend or two along to sweeten the journey. Create memories that will last you a lifetime. Cheers! – paerki
Looking for and looking at buildings is also addictive. It’s a rare treat to locate new structures, which are often a bit too modern for my taste. Then there is the discovery of new art – monuments, effigies, murals, and temporary exhibits one can usually locate while walking through Reservoir Hill, near the Maryland Institute College of Art, or the Inner Harbor's main promenade. Another thrill is stumbling across a plaque on a building that either speaks to the city's past or to an infamous Baltimorean who made a major contribution to our collective spirit, not to mention our progress.
What I find most alluring is walking with a friend and talking our old Baltimore. Each generation has their own take on the city. As years pass, I come to realize my views (good and bad) pale in comparison to those stories I’ve learned from school, history books, museums, and more importantly first-hand accounts from people who traveled this journey before me (neighbors, family, merchants, etc.). Still, my experience is very important and must be passed along to the next generation so the spirit of our city never dies. I love when I can ponder the past with friends who know my journey without ever having been there, but in many ways seems like they were.
As you make your way through the city, bring a friend or two along to sweeten the journey. Create memories that will last you a lifetime. Cheers! – paerki
