Downtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Banking House of Alexander Brown & Sons
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 8, 2021
1. The Banking House of Alexander Brown & Sons Marker
This building was home to Alexander Brown & Sons Company, founded in 1800 as the first investment banking firm in the United States. Douglas Thomas designed the building in the popular Beaux-Arts style and the building was constructed in 1901. It withstood the ravages of the Great Fire of 1904.
Within the North hall, an irreplaceable stained glass dome provides for a remarkable arrival into the building. The dome appears to be the work of Baltimore artist Gustave Baumstark, who studied under both Louis Tiffany and John La Farge.
The building has remained in the possession of the decendents of Alexander Brown and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as well as being a treasured Baltimore City Landmark.
A proper historical renovation of the building's interior was completed in 2019 to allow for the opening of the Alexander Brown Restaurant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 39° 17.373′ N, 76° 36.745′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of South Calvert Street (Route 2) and East Baltimore Street, on the
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Discover Baltimores Changing Skyline (a few steps from this marker); Continental Trust Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Munsey Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lovely Lane Meeting House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Bomb (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Equitable Building (about 300 feet away); American District Telegraph (ADT) (about 300 feet away); The Battle Monument (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Other markers no longer nearby. Alex. Brown & Sons Company Building (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Alex Brown Investment Banking Company (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Equitable Building (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked markers.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 8, 2021
2. The Banking House of Alexander Brown & Sons
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 530 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
