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Historic Sites of Industry in the Jones Falls Valley

8 Locations ~ Curated by Greater Hampden Heritage Alliance & Preservation Maryland
The Jones Falls provided the power that fueled manufacturing in Baltimore in the 19th and 20th centuries. The string of mills built in the valley along the river had an indelible economic and social impact on the surrounding areas, the effect of which can still be felt to this day.

Hampden-Woodberry History and Landmarks

13 Locations ~ Curated by Greater Hampden Heritage Alliance
In the fall of 2015, the Greater Hampden Heritage Alliance in partnership with Baltimore Heritage published a comprehensive walking tour brochure for Baltimore’s Hampden and Woodberry neighborhoods.

Baltimore's Public Markets: Past and Present

6 Locations ~ Curated by The Explore Baltimore Heritage Team
Baltimore's public markets have a long and sometimes controversial history. Learn more about the markets past and present!

Welcome to Hampden!

5 Locations ~ Curated by David Stysley
The neighborhood of Hampden has its own unique story within the larger history of Baltimore. This tour will use five of Hampden’s landmarks to show how Hampden has changed from a small cluster of buildings into significant neighborhood.

Baltimore Harbor East: The Many Companies Which Make Up ‘Industry’

6 Locations ~ Curated by Sydney Kempf for the Baltimore Museum of Industry
When you hear the word “industry” what do you think of Shipbuilding? Ironworks? While these are the stereotypical “big” industries, industry can take many forms from selling bird seed to baking bread. Explore the rich history of the diverse companies which contributed and contribute to industry in Baltimore Harbor East through this walking tour developed by the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI). Enjoy this self-guided walking tour on foot (parking in the BMI’s lot is free to tour…
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