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Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore MD | Nearby Businesses


1212 Cathedral St, Ste 1
Baltimore, MD 21201-5556

(410) 783-8000

The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, often referred to simply as the Meyerhoff, is a music venue that opened September 16, 1982, at 1212 Cathedral Street in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The main auditorium has a seating capacity of 2,443 and is home to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. It is named for Joseph Meyerhoff, a Ukrainian-born Baltimore businessman, philanthropist, and arts patron who served as president of the Baltimore Symphony from 1965 to 1983.ArchitectureThe modern style structure was designed by the architectural firms of Pietro Belluschi, Inc. and Jung/Brannen Associates. Ground was broken November 10, 1978. Acoustical design was by Bolt, Beranek and Newman and uses a series of convex curves to avoid flat surfaces or ninety-degree angles inside the hall.The auditorium is oval, its cylindrical wall extends the entire height of the building with the roof sloping down over the stage area. The exterior surface of the cylinder is covered in brown brick and rises through the lobby to be clearly discernible on the exterior of the building. Backstage areas are housed in a concentric oval which projects from the rear of the building while the lobby and patron areas are housed under a sloping metal roof which extends from the building's front. The exterior lobby walls feature large expanses of glass to open the building to the plaza which surrounds it.

Arts and Entertainment Near Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Red Maple
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
930 N Charles St, Ste 1
Baltimore, MD 21201-5317

(410) 547-0149

dinner. cocktails. soul. since 2001, red maple's critically acclaimed restaurant has offered creative tapas plates with a global influence. centrally located in baltimore's mt. vernon cultural district, the lounge also serves as an excellent destination for happy hour and social events. constructed inside a circa 1920s rowhouse, red maple presents an updated vision of classic mid-century mod design. created to meld as both restaurant and nightclub, red maple succeeds in bringing people together for unforgettable nights of shared moments. red maple "late night" is a musically diverse environment offering a variety of styles based upon any given night of the week. Visit our website for more information: www.930redmaple.com

Next Phaze
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
123 Near Your St.
Baltimore, MD 21201

(443) 900-9699

Next Phaze was launched in January of 2016 to offer live entertainment, southern food, signature drinks and catering at a number of locations in Baltimore. A former partner of Phaze 10, Next Phaze has maintained the spectacular entertainment, southern food, signature drinks and upscale atmosphere that was offered at the restaurant on Howard street. As a matter of fact, we've taken things up a few notches to the Next Phaze. We're traveling around Baltimore still offering the best in dining and entertainment for today's mature audiences, combining an intriguing atmosphere with impeccable service giving our patrons a visual, culinary and service experience to remember - and desire to repeat. Baltimore is the home of many great artists - local and national. We are continuing to contribute to Baltimore's resurgence to being a birthplace and launch-pad for outstanding performing artists. Locations we select seat 150 people or more and include wide open space so that you can enjoy the food and entertainment in full view.

Artscape
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
1723 Maryland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 752-8632

Fifth Regiment Armory
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
210--247 W HOFFMAN St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 576-6000

Fifth Regiment Armory is a historic National Guard armory located at Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is an imposing, fortress-type structure situated in midtown Baltimore. It consists of a full basement, a first floor containing a 200 foot by 300 foot drill hall, a mezzanine or "balcony" level, and a newer second level (reconstructed in 1933 after a fire) housing the trussed steel drill hall roof. The façade features buttresses, parapets, casement windows, and a crenellated roofline, giving the appearance of a medieval fortification. It was the site of the 1912 Democratic National Convention.The Fifth Regiment Armory was designed by architects Wyatt & Nolting. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It is included within the Baltimore National Heritage Area.On October 31, 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower delivered a television speech from the Fifth Regiment Armory. The event was attended by Maryland Governor Theodore McKeldin, Senator John Glenn Beall, Jr., Senator John Marshall Butler, and Congressman James Devereux.

Artscape
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
1723 Maryland ave
Baltimore, MD 21217

(410) 752-8632

The Depot
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1728 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201-5802

(410) 528-0174

Arena Players, Inc.
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
801 McCulloh St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 728-6500

Arena Players believes •That the theater arts have a unique capability to regenerate the human spirit and that no other art form so totally embraces the whole being or so enriches one’s self awareness and relationship to others. •That Arena Players is a community theater founded and dependent upon the interactions of people who combine their knowledge, interest, and pursuit of effort to perpetuate the organization. Herein is an opportunity for the development and display of the talents, technical skills, and crafts of all who would pursue the theater arts as a career, a vocation, or audience. •That involvement in Arena Players has a reciprocal value in that experiences are self rewarding. •That the membership is comprised of dues-paying volunteers who form a pool of people interested in all phases of theater and play production. •That it is the responsibility of the individual members to strive to develop their talents as a ready source for the good of the organization and that the corporation has the responsibility of facilitating the development of the talents of its members. •That purpose and integrity demands that efforts be to and through those who are affiliated with corporation by membership, and that dispensations be granted to others only when all resources of the membership have been reviewed and the corporation is found wanting. •That Arena Players is a service organization to the good of the community, its cultural growth, and well being. •That Arena Players should provide the community with a physical facility wherein all who are interested may avail themselves of the opportunity to participate in the theater arts.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - ƒorte
Distance: 0.0 mi Competitive Analysis
1212 Cathedral St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 783-8000

Forte is an exciting opportunity for our “young professional” patrons to enjoy a world-class orchestra and socialize with fellow music-lovers. Patrons receive $40 tickets in premium seats and invitations to exclusive networking events. To learn more and purchase your subscription, visit BSOmusic.org/forte or call 410.783.8000. Make sure to mention Forte or enter it as a Promo code!

Jay's on Read
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
225 W Read St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 225-0188

An intimate, upscale, relaxed atmosphere with daily drink specials. Featuring live piano Friday & Saturday evenings from 8:30 - 12-30 pm.

The Bolton Hill Open Mic Series
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1111 Park Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 523-1269

Schola
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
1005 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(443) 714-7516

Myerhoff Symphony Hall
Distance: 0.0 mi Competitive Analysis
1212 Cathedral St
Baltimore, MD 21201

Pub & Paint
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
15 Locations in Maryland
Baltimore, MD 21201

(443) 499-2278

No experience is necessary to join our "art class with a bartender"! Pub & Paint brings all the tools you will need, including a helpful guide to help you create your own work of art, right from your local pub! Check out our events calendar or request a party near you!

Rising Light Studio
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1511 Guilford Ave, Ste C301
Baltimore, MD 21202

The Bell Foundry
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1539 N Calvert St
Baltimore, MD 21202

Magpie Cage Recording Studio
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
Jones Falls Expy
Baltimore, MD 21202

(443) 850-0295

With comfortable performance spaces (including a live room with 25-ft ceilings, bathed in natural light from a row of giant windows) , a vintage MCI JH-416 mixing console, 2" 16-track analog tape machine, 26-input Pro Tools HD system, and stacks of microphones, amps, drums, audio toys and outboard gear, the Magpie Cage has helped bands as diverse as Clutch, Ponytail, Paint It Black, and True Womanhood bring their projects to life.

Vegan SoulFest
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
840 N Eutaw St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(443) 844-5046

The Fox Building @ MICA
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
1303 W Mt Royal Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217

OneBaltimore
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
1040 Park Ave, Suite 210
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 525-5522

OneBaltimore strives to build upon new and existing collective efforts in each of four major areas: • Preparing the Workforce for Jobs we Target: There is no higher priority than to increase the number of Baltimoreans with meaningful work. While there are many workforce development initiatives underway in Baltimore, a broad collaborative to prepare disconnected youth for work in the mid-level tech industries and beyond requires a heightened focus and offers significant opportunity. In addition to jobs tagged for recipients of two and four year degrees, we must also prepare people for mid-level jobs available in sectors that are plentiful and accessible. • Building a Culture of Collaboration: We have vibrant and dedicated non-profit and foundation communities in Baltimore. The communities they are committed to serving are equally dedicated but most often lack sufficient resources to grow and to achieve sustainability in any meaningful way. OneBaltimore will commit to exploring ways to crack the silos in order to increase the connections between them so that collaboration is achievable and new working relationships can be formed. • Health & Public Safety: Baltimore has many effective health organizations, including a highly respected City Health Department. Working together these entities have the capacity to commit to a higher level of collaboration in support of children and families. Reducing illness and increasing life expectancy, regardless of zip code, needs to become a higher priority achieved through greater shared resource funding and collaboration. Likewise, Baltimore will not move forward if policing, criminal justice and juvenile justice reform doesn’t become a greater priority. All are needed if the City is to heal and go on to prosper. • Race & Inequality in Baltimore: Race continues to be an uncomfortable, yet it is an imperative topic we must embrace in our city and our nation. If we are to move our city forward, we must examine the historical and systemic factors unique to Baltimore that have made our city’s experience with race especially problematic.

Indiginal
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
213 W Read St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(443) 869-3395

Landmark Near Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
24 W Preston St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 727-1831

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation is a church of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America located in, Baltimore, Maryland. It is the oldest of all the 18 Greek Orthodox parishes in Maryland. The Cathedral is an important center of Greek American culture in Baltimore, and hosts an annual Greek Food Festival.HistoryThe Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation building was constructed in 1888, however the current congregation was established in 1906 and only moved to the building in 1937. The Cathedral was meant primarily to serve the Greek American community in Baltimore.In 1975 the Cathedral was designated as the state of Maryland's first Greek Orthodox Cathedral.In 1992 the Cathedral received a historic designation from the Maryland Commission on Historic and Architectural Preservation.ArchitectureThe building's overall design is in the Neo-Byzantine style.

The 13th Floor
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
1 E Chase St
Baltimore, MD 21202

(410) 347-0880

The 13th Floor is an elegant and unique setting for a private or hosted affair. The surroundings are a lavish and luxurious return to the sophistication of The Belvedere’s early history, yet the feeling is contemporary and stylish. The extraordinary views overlooking the city create a feeling of being above the day-to-day: a time to unwind, to talk, and to connect.

Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
1316 Park Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217

Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., is a large, Gothic Revival-style church built in 1870 and located at Park and Lafayette Avenues in the city's Bolton Hill section. Named in memory of a Baltimore financier, the ornate church is noted for its exquisite stained glass windows by renowned artist Louis Comfort Tiffany, soaring vaulted ceiling, and the prominent persons associated with its history. Maltbie Babcock, who was the church's pastor 1887–1900, wrote the familiar hymn, This is My Father's World. Storied virtuoso concert performer Virgil Fox was organist at Brown Memorial early in his career (1936–1946).Called "one of the most significant buildings in this city, a treasure of art and architecture" by Baltimore Magazine, the church underwent a $1.8 million restoration between 2001–2003. It is part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denomination.HistoryThe Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church building was dedicated on December 4, 1870, in memory of George Brown, chairman of the Baltimore-based investment firm, Alex. Brown & Sons, and one of the founders of the pioneering Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1827. Construction was funded by a gift of $150,000 from his widow, Isabella McLanahan Brown, an amount equivalent to more than $4 million in 2009. George Brown was described by a Baltimore historian as a successful businessman and civic leader who "regarded religion as preeminent above all other things and loved his church with all the ardor of his noble nature". John Sparhawk Jones was the church's first pastor, serving from 1870 to 1884. Several of his collected sermons were later published in such books as Seeing Darkly, The Invisible Things, and Saved by Hope.

Washington Monument (Baltimore)
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
699 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201

The Washington Monument is the centerpiece of Mount Vernon Place, an urban square in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. It was the first major monument begun to honor George Washington.HistoryThe Monument, a colossal column, was designed by American architect Robert Mills, who also designed the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Construction began in 1815 on land donated by John Eager Howard and the masonry work was completed by 1829. The 178 foot 8 inch doric column holds a ground-floor gallery offering digital exhibits about the construction of the Monument and the history of Mount Vernon Place. Climbing the 227 steps to the top provides an excellent view of the city from the historic neighborhood where it is located. Its neighbors include the Peabody Institute and The Walters Art Museum.The glorification of Washington began long before his death in December 1799. Congress had first announced a desire for a sculpture in his honor in 1783 and, after his death, revived the idea of a memorial. However, these expressions of honor in the national capital floundered and would not be realized for decades. A monument honoring Washington in Baltimore was first proposed as early as 1807, and in 1809 a Board of Managers of private citizens formed to commission and fund the monument intended to be erected in Courthouse Square on Calvert Street (today's Battle Monument Square). In 1810, the first lottery authorized by the Maryland General Assembly, was held. In 1813 an architectural competition was announced with a $500 prize to design and build the Monument at a cost of $100,000. Mills's design was chosen in 1814, the architect having taken pains to demonstrate to the Board of Managers that he was the first native born American with architectural training. The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1815.

Union Baptist Church
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
1211 Druid Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217

(410) 523-6880

The Union Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church building located at 1219 Druid Hill Avenue in central Baltimore, Maryland. The granite church was designed by New York architect William J. Beardsley and built in 1905 under the leadership of Rev. Harvey Johnson. The Gothic Revival structure features steeply pitched roofs, lancet windows, and distinctive buttressing on the front facade to provide support for the walls on a constrained lot size. The church was built for a predominantly African-American congregation established in 1852; its minister from 1872 to 1923, Rev. Harvey Johnson, was a prominent voice in the civil rights movement.The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Monumental Bicentennial
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
699 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201

St. Mary's Seminary Chapel
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
600 N Paca St
Baltimore, MD 21201

St. Mary's Seminary Chapel, located at 600 North Paca Street (off Druid Hill Avenue and modern Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard) in the Seton Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, is the oldest Neo-Gothic style church in the United States. It was built from 1806 through 1808 by French architect J. Maximilian M. Godefroy for the French Sulpician priests of St. Mary's Seminary. Godefroy claimed that his design was the first Gothic building in America.St. Mary's Seminary (now St. Mary's Seminary and University), founded in 1791, is the oldest Roman Catholic seminary in the United States and the site also included a secular St. Mary's College, from 1805-1852. Godefroy also designed in Baltimore, the First Unitarian Church at West Franklin and North Charles Streets during 1817 and the Battle Monument, constructed 1815-1822 in the old Courthouse Square at North Calvert Street, between East Lexington and East Fayette Streets, commemorating the city's dead during the British attack in the War of 1812's Battle of Baltimore with the bombardment of Fort McHenry and the Battle of North Point in September 1814. It is located adjacent to the Mother Seton House. Originally the chapel was surrounded by a quadrangle of four-story buildings of brick Georgian/Federal design with peaked roofs and dormer windows. On one side was a long seminary building and on the other was an L-shaped larger, but similar architectured structure built for the secular College, after it was established in 1805. These were later replaced on the same site by buildings in 1876-78 of Victorian/Second Empire style with mansard roofs although the central chapel of Godefroy endured. In the 1970s, the Victorian buildings were unfortunately also razed leaving St. Mary's Park with a historic bandstand to now surround the old Chapel and Mother Seton House. To the east in the 1980s was constructed a four-lane landscaped parkway with median strip of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, edged by short brick retaining walls which curved around the west side of downtown Baltimore like an inner "beltway".

The Baltimore Basilica Gift Shop
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
409 Cathedral St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 727-3565

The Institute
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
1758 Park Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
409 Cathedral St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 727-3565

GASH HOUSE
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
16 E 21ST ST APT 1A
Baltimore, MD 21218

(443) 445-0585

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
320 Cathedral St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 547-5555

The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Baltimore is the premier "see" of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. The archdiocese comprises the largest metropolitan area in the City of Baltimore as well as 9 of Maryland's 23 counties in the central and western portions of the state: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, and Washington. The archdiocese is the metropolitan see of the larger regional Ecclesiastical Province of Baltimore.The Archdiocese of Baltimore is the oldest diocese in the United States whose see city was within the nation's boundaries when the United States declared its independence in 1776. The Holy See granted the Archbishop of Baltimore the right of precedence in the nation at liturgies, meetings, and Plenary Councils on August 15, 1859. Although the Archdiocese of Baltimore does not enjoy "primatial" status, it is the premier episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States of America.

G. Krug & Son Ironworks and Museum
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
415 W Saratoga St
Baltimore, MD 21201

G. Krug & Son Ironworks is a historic iron works located at Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is a complex consisting of a two-story tall gable-roofed building dating from the first quarter of the 19th century, which houses the earliest shop; a four-story tall Victorian building which houses a business office on the first floor and storage rooms on the upper floors; and a three-story tall shed-roofed addition dating from 1870-1880. It is in its fifth generation as a family business.G. Krug & Son began in 1810 and is recognized as the oldest continuously operating blacksmith shop in the United States. The works is responsible for iron grills, railings, and other architectural elements that may be seen on buildings throughout Baltimore and at the Ginter House in Richmond, Virginia.G. Krug & Son was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Lexington Market station (Baltimore Light Rail)
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
903 N Howard St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 539-5000

Lexington Market station is a Baltimore Light Rail station in Baltimore, Maryland. Located by Lexington Market, it is served by all three services that the Baltimore Light Rail operates. There is no free public parking at this station. Connections can be made to 15 of MTA Maryland's buses from here.There is no connection inside fare control to the underground Lexington Market station on the Baltimore Metro Subway; passengers wishing to connect must walk one block on the surface.

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Baltimore Branch
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
114 E Lexington St
Baltimore, MD 21201

(410) 951-4650

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Baltimore Branch Office is one of the two Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond branch offices. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Baltimore Branch is an operational and regional center for Maryland, the metropolitan Washington D.C. area, Northern Virginia, and northeastern West Virginia. The Baltimore branch is part of the Fifth District and has the code E5. It supports Check 21 operations, supplies coin and currency to financial institutions and works to maintain stability in the financial sector throughout the Fifth District and also works with local elected officials and non-profit organizations to support fair housing initiatives throughout the Fifth District. The Baltimore branch was founded in March 1918 and is currently headed by William R. Roberts.Each branch of the Federal Reserve Banks has a board of either seven or five directors, a majority of whom are appointed by the parent Federal Reserve Bank; the others are appointed by the Board of Governors. Branch directors serve staggered three-year terms (two-year terms if the Branch has five directors). One of the members appointed by the Federal Reserve Board is designated annually as chairman of the board of that Branch in a manner prescribed by the parent Federal Reserve Bank. The Baltimore branch currently allows private and educational tours of up to thirty people with reservations. Cell phones and cameras are not permitted inside the building. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Baltimore Branch Office sponsors the annual Fed Challenge to encourage better understanding of the nation's central bank and the forces influencing economic conditions in the United States and abroad. In 1997, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond- Baltimore Branch won the silver U.S. Senate Productivity and Maryland Quality Award. In 2008, Dorothy Voorhees received the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Baltimore Branch 2008 Excellence Award for outstanding achievement in the study of economics.

Radisson Hotel Baltimore Downtown-Inner Harbor
Distance: 1.0 mi Competitive Analysis
101 W Fayette St
Baltimore, MD 21201

The Radisson Hotel Baltimore Downtown-Inner Harbor is a high-rise hotel complex located in Baltimore, Maryland. The complex contains two nearly identical towers, rising to 302 feet/92 meters, containing 27 floors and making them among the tallest buildings in Baltimore.The hotel opened as The Statler Hilton Baltimore in 1967 with one tower, containing 352 rooms. The Statler Hilton was a part of the Charles Center urban renewal project. The sponsors and developers, the Hilton Hotels Corporation and the Metropolitan Structures, Inc., signed a contract on July 25, 1964. The hotel was expected to cost $12 million and to contain 500 to 800 rooms in two towers. The first tower was scheduled to be completed by mid-1966. The head architect of the project was William B. Tabler; a famous hotel architect who designed Statler Hiltons throughout the country. The second tower was a later addition.The hotel eventually became the Baltimore Hilton. In 1984, it was renamed the Omni International Baltimore, in 2000 the Wyndham Baltimore, and in 2006 the Sheraton Baltimore City Center. The hotel left Sheraton on May 29, 2014, and was renamed the Baltimore Harbor Hotel. It joined Radisson Hotels in 2016 and was renamed the Radisson Hotel Baltimore Downtown-Inner Harbor on May 18, 2016.The hotel was the site of a 1980 Presidential debate between Ronald Reagan and John B. Anderson.The North Tower has 23 floors and the South Tower has 27 floors.

Sellers Mansion
Distance: 1.0 mi Competitive Analysis
801 N Arlington Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217

Sellers Mansion is an historic home located at Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is a large three-story Italianate brick structure. It was constructed in 1868 by Edward Davis as the principal residence for Matthew Bacon Sellers, Sr., who was President of the Northern Central Railway.Sellers Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

The Baltimore War Memorial
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
101 N Gay St
Baltimore, MD 21202

(410) 396-4565

A HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE WAR MEMORIAL The War Memorial was designed as a ‘place of meeting for all veteran, patriotic and civic organizations, a depository for trophies of wars in which our country has engaged, and a tribute to those citizens of Maryland who gave their lives and services to their country in World War I.’ In 1919 the Governor of Maryland and the Mayor of Baltimore appointed a joint building commission. Subsequently they selected an architectural advisor and, through a nationwide architectural competition, a building design which fulfilled the purposes of the memorial. The winning design was that of Baltimore architect Laurence Hall Fowler. On November 22, 1921, ground was broken at the southeast corner of Lexington and Gay Streets by Ferdinand Foch, Marshall of France. The cornerstone was laid by Acting Secretary of War, Colonel Dwight F. Davis, the Governor of Maryland, Albert C. Ritchie, and the Mayor of Baltimore, William F. Broening on April 29, 1923. The War Memorial was dedicated on April 5, 1925. The War Memorial was constructed at a cost of $1,100,000.00, exclusive of the site. Both the state and city governments have always shared the expense of the building and its maintenance. On November 6, 1977, Mayor William Donald Schaefer rededicated the building as a memorial to the Marylanders who gave their lives in all of America's twentieth century wars. The War Memorial and the Memorial Plaza cover two city blocks, and face City Hall. The large white Neoclassical building with its six columns and broad steps houses a number of offices which serve as administrative headquarters for veterans of the armed forces. In addition, it houses an assembly room that is used by various civic and veteran groups for community meetings and social functions. On the second floor there is a 1000-seat auditorium. The names of all 1,752 Marylanders who died during World War I are inscribed on the walls, and large shields bear the insignias of many military divisions. Covering the west end of the interior balcony wall is a classical style mural by Baltimore-artist, R. McGill Mackall, depicting, ‘A Sacrifice to Patriotism.’ The high-ceiling interior is softened and embellished through the use of dark-red marble in the vestibule, Belgian block and marble in the main room and Italian Travertine marble floors throughout the building. The War Memorial building contributes to the Business and Government National Register Historic District. Around the top of the building is inscribed the names of all the counties of Maryland and Baltimore City. On the terrace in front of the building on the west facade, are two sculptured sea horses, the work of Edmond R. Amateis of New York, which represent the "Might of America crossing the seas to aid our allies." Against one of these horses is carved the coat of arms of the State of Maryland surmounted by an osprey representing the Navy; and against the other the coat of arms of the City of Baltimore, surmounted by an eagle representing the army. The War Memorial Building is supervised by the War Memorial Commission. The Commission is a ten-member group of veterans, five of whom are appointed by the Secretary of Veteran's Affairs with the Governor's approval and the other five of which are appointed by the Mayor of Baltimore.

Shogun Fights Baltimore
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
5711 Odonnell St
Baltimore, MD 21224

(410) 558-2988