201 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 483-8968
Located on the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland, the Baltimore World Trade Center is the world's tallest regular pentagonal building (the pentagonal JPMorgan Chase Tower in Houston is taller, but is not regular). It was designed by the architectural firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, with the principal architects being Henry N. Cobb and Pershing Wong.Planning and design of the building began in April 1966. Construction started in October 1973. The building was completed in January 1977, and its construction cost was of $22 million.Rising 405ft above the one-acre plaza where it stands between Pratt Street and the harbor, the building is 30 stories tall when its basement, lobby level and upper utility level are included in the count. Gross floor space covers 422000sqft. Major building components include 309000sqft of office floors, a lobby of 13000sqft, a basement of 20800sqft and 38000sqft of ground level plaza.Significance of building's nameThe building's name identifies its purpose of accommodating "activities and services devoted to the promotion of world trade" as required for licensing of this name by the World Trade Centers Association. Baltimore is one of 16 charter members of the World Trade Centers Association.The landmark tower houses the headquarters of the Maryland Port Administration, the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development and the World Trade Center Institute. The World Trade Center Institute is a member of the World Trade Centers Association and operates as a private, non-profit international business membership organization.
The Water St. Tavern now has Happy Hour all day everyday. We have $5 selected apps from 4-7 Mon - Fri. Stop in and see our new menu items and drink prices.
The Seventeenth Annual Baltimore Comic-Con will be held on September 2th through 4th, 2016 at the Baltimore Convention Center! Stay tuned to www.baltimorecomiccon.com for the latest news! 2016 guests: Neal Adams Jeff Balke Jeremy Bastian Marty Baumann Carolyn Belefski Christina Blanch Danica Bradshaw Nick Bradshaw Harold Buchholz Ben Caldwell Howard Chaykin Frank Cho Amy Chu Steve Conley Stephen Coughlin J. Robert Deans Charles C. Dowd Tod Emko and Piggy Joe Endres Steve Englehart (courtesy of Hero Initiative) David Finch Meredith Finch Tim Fielder (Saturday-Sunday only) Chris Flick Francesco Francavilla Franco John Gallagher Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez Anna Gownley Jimmy Gownley Dawn Griffin Rob Guillory Laura Lee Gulledge Dean Haspiel Jason Horn JG Jones Tom King Barry Kitson John Layman Paul Levitz Mike Maihack Mark Mariano Ron Marz Mark Morales Jamar Nicholas Chris Otto Greg Pak Yanick Paquette Dan Parsons David Petersen Mark Poulton Tom Raney Paul Renaud Joe Rubinstein Alex Saviuk Stuart Sayger Jeff Shultz Brian Smith Charles Soule Babs Tarr Ben Templesmith Chad Thomas Frank Tieri Vivek J. Tiwary James Tynion IV Rick Veitch Emilio Velez Jr. Mark Waid Todd Webb Marcus Williams Thom Zahler ...and more to come!
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is Maryland's premier classic theatre, a nonprofit professional company dedicated to using the great works of Shakespeare and other classic playwrights to engage audiences in meaningful ways through innovative performance, community outreach, and educational programming. We say, "Shakespeare is for everyone," and we are devoted to inclusion and to inviting the audience into the experience of the plays. We dream boldly, create passionately, engage meaningfully, and entertain energetically. We strive to use the poetic language, universal themes, cultural content, and great humanity expressed by these storytellers to build community connections. We are not just a stage or playhouse: We are a new anchor of a gateway corridor in Downtown Baltimore and we strive to contribute to its renaissance. Our educational programming serves thousands of schoolchildren from the city, from Maryland counties, and from surrounding states.
USCGC Taney is a United States Coast Guard High Endurance Cutter, notable as the last ship floating that fought in the attack on Pearl Harbor, although Taney was actually moored in nearby Honolulu Harbor not Pearl Harbor itself. She was named for Roger B. Taney, who was at various times: US Attorney General, Secretary of the Treasury, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.She is also one of two Treasury-class Coast Guard Cutters still afloat. Serving her country for 50 years, the Taney saw action in both theaters of combat in World War II, serving as command ship at the Battle of Okinawa, and as part of fleet escort in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. She also served in the Vietnam War in Operation Market Time. Taney also patrolled the seas working in drug interdiction and fisheries protection and participated in the search for Amelia Earhart.
Star-Spangled 200, Inc. is the non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports the fundraising goals of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission and is charged with helping to ensure the realization of successful programs, events, and community investment during the three-year commemoration period. For more information: visit www.starspangled200.com. Follow us on Twitter @StarSpangled200 #SSB2013
The Pratt Street Power Plant — also known as the Pier Four Power Plant, The Power Plant, and Pratt Street Station — is a historic former power plant located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It has undergone significant repurposing development since retirement and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.HistoryThe building and its active yearsThe structure is a 132by complex of three buildings located at Pratt Street and Pier 4 at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The structures are brick with terra cotta trim and steel frame construction. It was built between 1900 and 1909 and is a massive industrial structure with Neo-Classical detailing designed by the noted architectural firm of Baldwin & Pennington. It was one of only 11 buildings in the zone of the Baltimore Fire of 1904 to survive that event.It served as the main source of power for the United Railways and Electric Company, a consolidation of smaller street railway systems, that influenced the provision of city-wide transportation and opened up suburban areas of Baltimore to power its electric street railway in the city. It later served as a central steam plant for the Consolidated Gas, Electric Light and Power Company, a predecessor of the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company.
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PBR Baltimore - A Cowboy Bar, is the hottest nightclub in Baltimore! PBR features live music, a huge dance floor, lounge area, outdoor patio, VIP seating, multiple bars, a kick ass mechanical bull, and an incredible staff to make your night the best one yet! Interested in booking a party or reserving a VIP table? Contact info@pbrbaltimore for more information!
Luckie's Tavern has an extensive beer selection, upscale Tavern style menu, high def sports viewing, late night DJ's and a splash of Vegas flare! Voted Baltimore's Best Sports Bar by the Baltimore Magazine, we have 8 50" HD plasma TVs, a 13ft HD projection screen & HD surround sound. We carry most sports packages and can show your favorite college and professional teams. Luckie's Tavern is your premiere spot for birthdays and bachelor/bachelorette festivities. We offer several packages with food/drink discounts for special occasions and group gatherings. For more information and to book your next event, contact [email protected] HAPPY HOUR is every weekday starting at 4pm. Buy your first drink and your second is only $1! Inquiries, reservations and/or information about our birthday/bachelor/bachelorette packages, please email [email protected]
Ready to Howl, Baltimore? Howl at the Moon is the #1 nightlife spot that’s keeping Power Plant Live dancing! Part bar and part concert, Howl creates a non-stop party with live music performed in a high-energy setting. Get on the dance floor and join our talented musicians in rocking out to your favorite songs while trying our signature 86oz buckets of booze! You’ll hear everything from classic rock to hip-hop to pop. It’s the best nightlife in Baltimore has to offer! Howl at the Moon’s energetic and interactive setting creates the perfect atmosphere for any type of special events in Baltimore. It doesn’t matter if you’re celebrating a bachelorette party, birthday party, or planning a corporate event, any group event at Howl at the Moon is guaranteed to make for a memorable night. It’s the most fun you’ll have dancing and singing in Baltimore!