Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Crane Barn
From Camels (and Zebras) to Cranes
— Historic Maryland Zoo —
This building has a long history of protecting and housing a range of species, most notably, endangered cranes.
Erected in 1919, this building replaced an earlier structure that was destroyed by fire, both of which housed hoofed animals. The Bird Department took over the building in the 1970s. It has been the Crane Barn ever since. The Crane Conservation Center, as it was also called, housed eleven of the world's fifteen crane species. Through conservation efforts, the Zoo successfully bred seven endangered crane species. The building closed its doors to the public in the early 2000s along with many of the Zoo's other historic buildings. It still serves as a holding space for larger birds.
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Although it is known as the Crane Barn, this building originally housed hoofed animals, like moose, camels, and zebras as seen here in 1927. These species moved out to new locations during the 1960s and 1970s.
Erected by The Maryland Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 39° 19.414′ N, 76° 38.892′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Druid Hill Park.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome Back to the Main Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); Victorian Cages (within shouting distance of this marker); Before Lawnmowers (within shouting distance of this marker); State-of-the-Art in 1876 (within shouting distance of this marker); Advancing Education and Animal Welfare (within shouting distance of this marker); Prioritizing Conservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Westward Expansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sea Lions Came First (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
