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Brown’s Arcade
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, February 20, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Brown's Arcade Marker | | |
Inscription. Named for the governor who developed it, Brown's Arcade is a unique and early example of adaptive reuse in Baltimore. The four buildings that make up the Arcade were originally constructed as rowhouses in the 1820's. After the Great Fire of 1904, former governor Frank Brown bought 322-328 N. Charles and converted the buildings to shops and offices in an unusual and created departure from standard retail development. Architect Henry Brauns added storefronts, a cornice, bay windows and an arcade that led through the central entrance to a courtyard in the rear and to an adjacent building on Saratoga Street. Thus, the arcade provided a pleasant and whimsical short-cut from the Charles Street shopping area to the Howard Street retail district.
Before his career as a developer, Frank Brown was a member of the House of Delegates, the Postmaster of Baltimore and, from from 1892-1896, Governor of Maryland. He is best remembered for his role in averting violence during the 1894 coal miners' strike in Frostburg. Brown died in Baltimore on February 3, 1920.
Struever Bros. & Eccles renovated the Arcade in 1982, preserving its original charm and architectural detail.
Erected by the City of Baltimore, Struever Bros. & Eccles, sponsor, William Donald Schaefer, mayor.
Marker series. This marker is included in the | | | | 
By Christopher Busta-Peck, February 20, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Brown's Arcade | | |
Maryland, Baltimore City historical markers marker series.
Location. 39° 17.594′ N, 76° 36.928′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. Marker is on North Charles Street, on the left when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 North Charles Street, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rectory of Old St. Paul’s Parish (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); John H. B. Latrobe House (about 400 feet away); George Washington Bicentennial Marker (about 400 feet away); Old St. Paul's (about 500 feet away); Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (about 500 feet away); Enoch Pratt Free Library (about 600 feet away); The First Unitarian Church of Baltimore (about 700 feet away); First Unitarian Church (about 700 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Baltimore.
More about this marker. Next to a portrait of Frank Brown is an image of "Brown's original design for the arcade shows a parapet that was later abandoned." |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, February 22, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Browns' Arcade | | |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, February 22, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Interior of Brown's Arcade | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on February 20, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,094 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on February 22, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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