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By William Pfingsten, September 9, 2007 | |
| | | 1. The Peabody Conservatory Marker | | |
Inscription. Established in 1857 by the philanthropist George Peabody, The Peabody Conservatory of Music was the first institution in America for the education of professional musicians. The list of those who have taught or studied here reads like a “Who’s Who of American Music.”
Construction of the main building of the Conservatory began in 1859 under the direction of Baltimore architect Edmund G. Lind, who designed it in the Renaissance Revival style. The Concert Hall of the Conservatory is regarded as one of the finest surviving examples of a nineteenth century recital hall. Innumerable musical celebrities ranging from Stravinsky to Eubie Blake have performed here, as well as such famous lecturers as Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Mark Twain and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Each year about 500 young people from all over America and abroad study at the Conservatory for degrees in professional musicianship. In addition, nearly 3000 students from the Baltimore area attend classes in the Conservatory Preparatory School.
In 1977, Peabody affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University.
Erected by the City of Baltimore, William Donald Schaefer, mayor.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Maryland, Baltimore City historical markers marker series.
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By William Pfingsten, September 9, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Peabody Institute | | The building houses both the library and conservatory. | | |
39° 17.835′ N, 76° 36.916′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. Marker is at the intersection of Monument Street and N. Charles Street, on the right when traveling east on Monument Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Peabody Library (here, next to this marker); To George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peabody Institute and George Peabody Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); A Monumental Mistake (within shouting distance of this marker); A Monumental Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial To Edward Berge (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Baltimore.
Regarding The Peabody Conservatory. “George Peabody came to Baltimore in 1815 and set up a dry goods business, Riggs, Peabody & Company, but later moved to London in 1837 to become a financier. He did not forget Baltimore though, and in 1857 he donated $1.4 million to establish the Peabody Institute.” —Smithsonian Institution Research Information System
Credits. This page originally submitted on September 10, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,062 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. Submitted on September 10, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page. |
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