Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Theodore R. McKeldin
Mayor of Baltimore 1943-1947, 1963-1967
Governor of Maryland 1951-1957
"Envision with me … a new Inner Harbor area, where the imagination of man can take advantage of a rare gift of nature to produce an enthralling panorama of office buildings, parks, high-rise apartments, and marinas. In this, we will have a very special opportunity, for few other cities in the world have been blessed, as has ours, with such a potentially beautiful harbor area within the very heart of downtown. … Too visionary this? … Too dreamlike? … Certainly not."
— Theodore R. McKeldin
Second Inaugural Address, May 21, 1963
Erected by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore in conjunction with many public and private partners.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1963.
Location. 39° 17.186′ N, 76° 36.801′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Inner Harbor. Marker is at the intersection of East Pratt Street and Light Street (Maryland Route 2), on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baltimore Riot Trail (a few steps from this marker); McKeldin Square (a few steps from this marker); City Center (within shouting distance of this marker); McKeldin Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Mob Scene (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome (about 400 feet away); The Ship's Head (about 600 feet away); Hammock Rails (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2021
2. Donor plaque on the reverse side of the display
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
